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Ask for Help. It’s OK.

Dec 8th, 2020 • Damian Dunn

We all have priorities and stuff that matters to us. Getting kids to practice, volunteer opportunities, a side job, exercising, rewatching Band of Brothers every Labor Day weekend, or whatever. Occasionally, our priorities require more attention than was originally foreseen, and other responsibilities aren’t maintained. We recognize it, and all too often we excuse ourselves … more »

Want to Go to College for Free? Consider the Military.

Nov 17th, 2020 • Kristen A.

Free college has been a campaign platform for years now and until it happens, it’s just a promise. The motivation behind the platform, in its many forms, boils down to debt reduction. Higher education has only gotten more expensive and unattainable over the last several decades. If your hope is to graduate with a modest … more »

Can a Student Open Their Own 529 Account?

Nov 11th, 2020 • Damian Dunn

My son is going to college next fall. We have decided that my wife and I will pay half and he will pay half. We have a 529 to help with our half of the expenses. He has income and files tax returns each year. Can he also take out a 529 to help pay … more »

Considering Withdrawing From Your 401k? Read This First.

Oct 27th, 2020 • Lisa W.

There is no way of predicting how long the economic consequences of COVID-19 will last for you. You may be eyeing your retirement accounts as a source of funds to get through this time. And there’s good news: The CARES Act included a provision to allow persons affected by COVID-19 to make a withdrawal from … more »

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Ask for Help. It’s OK.

Want to Go to College for Free? Consider the Military.

Can a Student Open Their Own 529 Account?

Considering Withdrawing From Your 401k? Read This First.

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