When opening up a 529 plan to save and invest money for college, you have several investment options available. In this article, we’ll take a look at typical 529 plan investment options, your choices and their potential benefits, and how your investments will work once you’ve chosen them.
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THCC Episode 162 – Getting Into Law School
Students interested in attending law school should start preparing and learning about the process as early as possible, even before they apply to an undergraduate college. In my podcast interview with Sydney Montgomery, a leading consultant and expert on law school admissions and legal careers, we talked about what students should know and what they should do to prepare and apply for law school and maximize their chances of success. Listen Now…
THCC Episode 161 – Accessible Education for All
Most parents want to help their kids get the best education after high school. But they’re not sure whether college is the right fit or how to pay for it without ending up in too much debt. In my podcast interview with Marry Morris, the former Treasurer of Virginia and now the CEO of Virginia529, she provided some great advice and unbiased insights on how to get the best education with minimal debt, and what options students and their parents should consider. Listen Now…
THCC Episode 154 – 529 Plans and the Gift of College
Patricia Roberts is a former college student who had to borrow thousands of dollars in student loans to help her pay for school. But once she became a parent, she didn’t want her daughter to suffer through the same struggle. She used a 529 plan to save and invest money for college tax-free, and her daughter graduated college with zero debt. Along the way, Patricia became an expert in 529 plans and founded a company and platform that helps parents learn about them and make their own 529 investments. Listen to my interview with Patricia to learn more about 529 plans and why they’re such a great option. Listen Now…
THCC97 – College Planning with a Family Business Interview with Matt Miller, Owner of School Spirit Vending
Before you know it, your child will be an adult. “There is so much opportunity out there today, so I challenge you to get your kids involved and give them more responsibility than you ever thought you could,” shares our speaker today Matt Miller, who owns a small family business. Read More…
THCC96- Using LinkedIn and Other Social Media to Find Scholarships Interview with Ellen Reaves, Co-Host College Money Maze Podcast
With Ellen Reaves on the show, you won’t believe how easy winning scholarships can be. She also gives us the leg up on how using LinkedIn will make your child’s hunt for a career so much easier. Read More…
