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The era of "raise them until 18 then they're on their own" is long gone. Childhoods are lengthening and so is the scope of parents' financial involvement. Where parents of the past might have seen the...
You’re never too old for campus life. Here are 5 colleges that actually want 50-plus students in class.
In this week's Wealth Wise advice column, financial experts answer four critical questions about rising tuition, shifting job markets, and navigating the new 529 plan rules.
With $4 million saved, a couple wants a bigger home for their teens before retiring in eight years. In this week's Wealth Wise advice column, advisers reveal why it’s risky — and smart alternatives.
I'm considering retiring in a few years at 60 and pursuing a masters at a public university in Italy or France. Possibly a degree in international development, environmental risk assessment, etc. that...
Headlines say Social Security is going bankrupt, but the real story is far more nuanced, and understanding it could help you make smarter retirement decisions before it's too late. In this episode, yo...
Sustainable retirement spending begins with quantifying the present value of your essential expenses and then allocating the remaining funded status toward discretionary “menu items” such as travel, h...
When looking for a contractor or a financial adviser, hiring based only on price is risky. These questions will help you find the right person for the job.
One of my biggest fears as a parent is raising kids who can’t launch into adulthood on their own. My hope is that by 26, three years after college to find their footing, they can support themselves wi...
Recent college grads face endless job rejections, forcing parents in their 60s to put exit plans on hold. Here is how families can navigate the strain.
As many have recommended, you shouldn't rest on your laurels in retirement. You should set new lofty goals and spent your retirement years in worthwhile pursuits. For example: Scanned all my photo neg...
Before you touch your retirement fund, consider how taxes and financial aid rules change the math. In this week's Wealth Wise column, we break down the right choice.
Most of us take the safe road. We go to college, get a job, and spend the next 30 years hoping our employer doesn't one day decide we're suddenly redundant. I know this path well because I walked it f...
Kids who grow up with savings accounts are more likely to learn the basics of managing and investing — and more likely to attend college.
I'm not retired yet - within the year though. I'm currently recovering from surgery and while my activities are limited, I definitely see the advantages of having much more free time. But it might be ...
When it comes to retirement savings, Roth IRAs are among the most powerful tools for achieving tax diversification and financial flexibility. Knowing how and when to tap into your Roth IRA can make a ...
Don't dip into your own retirement savings if your child's 529 plan won't cover all their college expenses. The plan can be more flexible than you might think.
I vividly remember sophomore year of college. It was 10:30pm and I was leaving my girlfriend's apartment by car. Instead of coming to a complete stop at the stop sign, I slowly rolled on through and t...
Joe Schmitz Jr. and Jeremy Keil explore the 2% Club of retirees and the unique challenges that come with significant retirement savings and a pension. https://youtu.be/G04JKpKyLJ0 Most retirement conv...
If wealth management clients have children who are recent college graduates, pointing them in the right direction on their first 401(k)s helps build strong connections with two generations.
College towns are booming retirement hubs, but experts warn that retirees often underestimate the hidden costs. We break down the options for a couple with $3.2 million.
Should Al and Peggy in Illinois keep hammering pre-tax retirement savings or should they pivot to post-tax Roth for better tax diversification? Which pension option is best for their early retirement ...
Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA are defusing some confusing tax time bombs today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast number 557. George in Torrance wants to know the smartest way to deal wi...
Congress continues to increase the tax and estate planning benefits of 529 plans, making them a must-consider tool for parents and grandparents.
A bipartisan proposal to create a 75-year sovereign wealth fund for Social Security is not promising, according to Boston College researchers.
One of the most fortunate events of my life was my first job after college at the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College (CRR). Not because of the salary — I think I earned less than $40K. W...
Tuesday, May 05 - Monday, May 11, 2026 Most Commented score comments title & link 28 126 comments Question about paying off mortgage. Advice appreciated. 86 47 comments Soon to enter Retirement Phase ...
I received a severence check from my company for the VSP. Boldin says I have enough to spare a 15k car to my daughter which will help her through Grad School. She will be living with me and we have be...
University and college towns offer a mix of cultural activity and healthcare access that appeals to some retirees. But the tax tradeoffs vary significantly depending on where you land.
When I started working out of college, I had one stream of income. My job. Now that I’m in my ... Read more
An early retirement account withdrawal often triggers taxes and penalties.
I'm sure you all get this a lot so I apologize for the redundancy. Lately, I find myself wondering when it's time to pull the plug in my career and retire. I'm 63, mostly good health but with some sig...
We're 75 with $3.2 million. Our son is pressuring us to help pay for our granddaughter's college so she can avoid student loans. What should we do?
It's already been almost 2 years since I retired and I still sometimes wake up in a panic that I'm late for work, or I didn't finish some project or something. I retired as my kids were starting colle...
Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA spitball on how to build your own retirement AND support your kids financially, today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast number 575. "Lloyd and Diane" in Mo...
Jeremy Keil explains how putting your cash in the wrong spot could prevent you from earning thousands in interest during your retirement. Many retirees spend a lot of time thinking about how to get be...
This parent could use help planning a tour of colleges across the country. Is AI up for the challenge?
I have never felt less ready, but more needful, to retire. I am soon to be 66, and have really only had 3 "career" jobs since graduating college at age 22. The first one lasted over 30 years, it was s...
I worked for the same technology company for 20 years, and was ready to retire. Like many companies, ours was (and is) going through forced reductions, and providing (pretty generous) severance packag...
We're 54 with $1.8 million saved. My wife wants to start a college fund for our grandchild, but I think we should keep funding our retirement. Who is right?
As my family grows, my wife and I will need to find ways to pay for college. What are the alternatives rather than just using a 529? The post Can We Pay for College Without a 529? appeared first on Th...
If you plan to punch the clock for the final time decades before "standard" retirement age, you need a financial strategy that goes beyond just saving. Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA spitb...
* in August 2027 - I picked an arbitrary date... It just hit me this past week - I've been working full time since I was 17, and I just turned 66. I've *literally* been employed (in the tech industry)...
I can't stand AI-assisted writing anymore. It's all over Substack. It's in my LinkedIn replies. It's everywhere. Like a disease slowly infecting our literary consciousness. I even see it from people w...
Well folks, the time has finally come to buy a new car. After buying eight cars in my first ten years out of college thanks to my former car addition, I now dread the idea. All I want is to drive one ...
Ever since new research at Kings College, London suggested that visiting art galleries is good for our health, I seem to keep stumbling across commentary on the findings from that study. It concluded ...
Back in 2009 (a year when retirement wasn't even on the horizon) I visited the first ever Durham Lumiere Festival. It left quite an impression, not least of the Son et Lumiere depicting the history of...
Joe Anderson, CFP® and Big Al Clopine, CPA spitball withdrawal strategies, Roth conversion timing, and saving priorities for every stage of life, today on Your Money, Your Wealth® podcast numb...
Planning for your child's college education can feel overwhelming, especially when faced with skyrocketing tuition costs and countless savings options. This week on the show, we're discussing the ques...
We asked a college savings professional and a financial planning expert for their advice....