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Back in high school I had a lot of friends who I played baseball with, and many of them had dreams of pursuing the sport at the college level so they could eventually move on to the MLB. One friend in particular had offers from many schools, however the schools that offered him a spot on their teams did not offer a scholarship with the spot.
As the days get longer and the sun shines a bit brighter, many families are getting ready to travel, go on vacations or start their summer grilling. Across the country,…
A lot of people swear by their grandma’s secret chocolate chip cookie recipe – flour, butter, sugar, chocolate chips, and love – those ingredients combined somehow make the best cookies…
While most families associate 529 plans with college or university, few know that they can now be used for K-12 private education. The new tax law passed by Congress last…
Parents often have many questions about 529 Plans – what they are, how to use them, what their benefits are. We’ve covered all those topics in other posts here, but…
Dear parents, can we all agree on one thing regarding our kids?
We want our kids to achieve all of their dreams, and with a little push – they will finally be able to do that! (more…)
If you’re a typical parent, it’s likely you’ve never heard of the Michigan Education Trust (MET) but it spearheaded the 529 plan movement. Proposed in 1986, this program was intended…
American students collectively carry more than $1.5 trillion in student loan debt while college expenses continue to rise rapidly every year. Many parents suffer the fate of witnessing their children…
Sending children to college can be one of the most rewarding experiences of a parent’s life. The excitement of watching your son or daughter start a new journey, coupled with the promise of all the wonderful things they’re going to learn can bring immense joy. Knowing that the next few years will be a transformative experience, parents try to prepare for the road ahead as best they can. But let’s face it, the prospect can be a bit overwhelming. The cost of college has been rising steadily for decades. This is why parents need to know about the 529 plan!