Education

September 02, 2022
What’s in Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan and How Does it Affect You?

Student Loan Forgiveness Updates November 23, 2022: Important to note: The Department of Education has just announced that the student loan payment pause has been extended to June 30, 2023 November 21, 2022: What’s Happening to Student Loan Forgiveness? As you may have read in the news, a federal judge has blocked the White House’s…

May 26, 2021
Should I Open a Savings Account for My Kids?

Before opening a savings account, think about why you and your child are saving money. Here are some common reasons Pay for future education expenses Help your child manage the money they make from their job Give your child a lump sum of money when they graduate from high school Your reason for saving the…

April 25, 2021
Let’s Get Reading! The Best Books to Get the Money Conversation Started With Your Kids

Talking to your children about money is a difficult conversation for many parents to have. Starting the talk is the hardest part. No matter how old your children are, here are some ideas to get the ball rolling. Sometimes reading a book to children gives you a script to start that conversation, and then you…

April 23, 2021
What Is a Pre-Paid College Tuition 529 Plan and Is It Right for Me?

For those of us who have children, just thinking about putting them through four years of college can feel overwhelming. In the United States, the cost of college tuition is higher than almost anywhere else in the world. And it keeps rising every y...

May 03, 2021
How to Teach Your Kids to Budget for Their First Jobs

First of all, congratulations! Your teen has their first paying job. This is a milestone and a time where they’ll learn new things about work, life, money, and themselves. This is an excellent time to teach foundational principles and practical bud...