Motherhood Moments
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Between 2017-2022, Boston College’s acceptance rate dropped from 32% to 16% and New York University's from 27.66% to 12.20%. Additionally, the high cost of college tuition in the US means that many families are unable to afford to support their children through further education. Thanks for reading!
Motherhood Moments
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
MyElearningWorld recently released a new report showing that the cost of attending college is largely outpacing inflation - over 3x in the last 40 years. The report includes graphs (feel free to use them!) along with other notable findings: If the cost of going to college rose consistently with the U.S. Thanks for reading!
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Family Balance Sheet
OCTOBER 15, 2021
Right before the pandemic started, I opened 529 College Savings Accounts for our daughters. My oldest was in eighth grade and one of my goals for 2020 was to start saving consistently for both daughters’ college education. We want to assist them in financing their college years and we needed to make some progress.
Penny Pinchin' Mom
MARCH 11, 2024
“The habit of saving is itself an education; it fosters every virtue, teaches self-denial, cultivates a sense of order, trains forethought, and so broadens the mind.” Munger so aptly puts it, learning how to save money fast is an education in and of itself. This is technically free money that gives your 401(K) a real boost.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 2, 2011
Not many – but by planning ahead now you might find ways to lessen the expenses you will face next month and use the annual experience as a teachable moment in your child’s personal finance education. When you do, go on tax free day. using tax free days. Here is site that has tax free days by state listed for 2011.
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 25, 2023
In a 401(k) plan, the money you contribute each paycheck will grow tax-free until you begin withdrawals upon reaching retirement age. A Roth 401(k) allows you to withdraw your money tax-free – after years of gains – but you have to pay tax on contributions. Look to your employer for guidance.
Savings Corner
APRIL 4, 2024
For new customers who are also claims-free, Allstate offers a discount and a Claim-Free Bonus, which gives a 5 percent rebate on the renewal premium every year there is no claim. Claim-free discount Caret Down If you switch to Allstate without having a recent home insurance claim, you could save up to 20 percent off your premium.
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