Recently, I posted a simple question on Facebook: “What’s the biggest personal finance struggle you have currently?” My goal was to check the pulse of what real people were dealing with when it comes to important decisions about money. Thankfully, I received many good responses that may be the inspiration for future posts, but one [...]
Paying for College from 529 Plans? Not so Fast…
September 29, 2015 By

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 [...]