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College Costs How Much? Why School Is So Expensive and Tips To Save Better

John Chladek2021-07-31T01:08:55+00:00July 15, 2021|529 Savings Plan, Blog, College Planning, Family Financial Information|

As many of you probably already know, the average cost of college in the United States has skyrocketed over the last couple of decades. In a 20-year time frame (according to educationdata.org), the average price per year has tripled and is now roughly $35,720. That is $142,880 for a 4-year degree! Why have college costs ballooned so much? What can parents and students do to prepare for this financial burden? College Tuition Is On The [...]

Balancing College and Retirement

John Chladek2016-10-13T13:35:17+00:00October 13, 2016|Blog, Retirement|

Are you faced with the dilemma of saving for your own retirement while at the same time trying to put money away for a child’s college education? How do you pursue both goals? How do you determine which is more important or what path to take? If this hard choice sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many Americans today struggle to balance their own financial future with preparing their children for success. As financial professionals, we [...]