Two weeks ago I wrote a bit about the FAFSA to help nudge fellow parents who were procrastinating or thinking it wasn't necessary in their situation to look into the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Today I want to go another step down the financial aid road and tell you a bit about the … Continue reading CSS Profile: no, it’s not a crime show
Author: Andrea Clark CFP® AFC®
Now that the Early Decision college apps are behind us, I can get down to the real business of November...writing!!! (Did you think I was going to say financial planning?) For the last four years, our household has participated in NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that promotes writing a 50,000 word novel in … Continue reading Are you a planner or a pantser?
FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid You've heard about it, but like so many first-time applicants, you don't want to do it. Take it from this veteran parent: you want to do this! And they've made it easier in recent years, so read on and get ready. I hear many folks in the middle … Continue reading FAFSA: not an F-word anymore
Today, on the 25th birthday of my favorite son, I happened to open Vanguard's new brochure about low-cost index investing. OK, yeah, so he's my only son. Anyway, page 11 seemed made just for my boy who loves the mountains, so instead of the post I had planned for today, I'm sharing the page and … Continue reading Financial thoughts on turning 25
One million dollars might sound like enough to retire with today, but by the time you reach your last day of work, it will be worth less than you might think. The reason is inflation, and it affects how you plan for the future. “Inflation is the silent killer of your financial plan,” said Derek … Continue reading Inflation Erodes Your Savings. Here’s How To Shore It Up!