I’m excited to be featured on a new podcast devoted to helping parents save money on the cost of college. It’s just 30 minutes, and we tried to focus... Read More
Planning for the cost of college is a big task and it can take you hours of research and conversations with colleges to do it right. Over and over,... Read More
Nobody plans to run out of money during retirement. Over the decades of our working lives, we tend to either actively plan (and save) for retirement, or hope that... Read More
Most kids seeking a college will tend to stay fairly close to home. Yet even in Iowa that means families may have to choose between 5-10 good options for... Read More
The season of on-campus visits is upon us, so let’s get ready to ask those admissions counselors (and financial aid office staff) some thoughtful questions! You have a choice... Read More
One of my favorite aspects of working with a new financial planning client is seeing how the person handles their money, and that goes doubly so for a married... Read More
I am a financial planner by personality and by trade, and though I don’t make a living by reviewing the online tools available to help with retirement planning, I’m... Read More
Each year, Kiplinger magazine puts out a list of the best college values. I encourage you to check it out, but come back to this post. There’s a critical... Read More
You’ve worked for decades, diligently put aside money in your company’s 401(k) plan, and now you’re ready to make the leap to retirement. What are your options for that... Read More
One of the more difficult tasks in planning your retirement is getting an accurate view of your ongoing expenses. In fact, once you’ve developed a reasonable sense of how... Read More
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