Paying for College from 529 Plans? Not so Fast…

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It’s the summer before your rising college freshman leaves home for his or her college adventure, and you’ve just received the first bill. Thankfully, you’ve been diligent to sock away funds for your child’s tuition in a tax-advantaged college savings account, such as a 529 plan. Years before, you thought ahead to this day, and set aside [...]

How to Graduate Debt Free

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As we have conversations with clients about the high cost of sending their kids to college, one of the things we try to point out is that if you are willing to work at it, there are ways to drastically cut the “ticker price” of a college education. If you are willing to go in-state, [...]