Getting a Head Start on College Savings
The hows and whys of college savings Provided by Premier Wealth Advisors The American family with a child born today can expect to spend about $233,610 to raise that child to the age of 18. And if you’ve already traded that supercharged convertible dream for a minivan, you can expect your ...
Coping With College Loans
Paying them down and managing their financial impact Total student loan debt in America is now around $1.6 trillion. Since 2008, it has more than doubled. Federal Reserve data states that 44.7 million Americans are dealing with lingering education loans. The average indebted college graduate ...
Trends in Charitable Giving
The hows and whys of charity in America. According to Giving USA 2018, Americans gave an estimated $410.02 billion to charity in 2017. That’s the first time that the amount has totaled more that $400 billion in the history of the report.1 Americans give to charity for two main reasons: to ...
5 Ways to Not Overspend During the Holidays
And actually stick to it… By: Josh Koehnen, MsBA, CFP 1. Set a budget and pay in cash If you’re really looking to save this holiday season, the first thing you need to do is set a budget. Limit yourself right off the bat and commit to not spending more than you originally plan. Be sure to ...
5 Financial Considerations to Make Before Year-End
These 5 simple steps could make a huge difference in the upcoming year By: Josh Koehnen, MsBA, CFP® 1. Rebalance Your Portfolio The stock market has had a strong run up in 2019, so you could be taking on more risk than you’re comfortable with going into the new year. Most investors who own ...