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The Education Savings Face Off: 529 Plans Vs The Roth IRA

With so many ways to pursue a higher education or increased expertise in a trade, craft, or industry, more and more parents are asking what the best way is to save for future education costs. My answer is often a combination of things.

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Mortgage Rates Are Heading Higher As Fed Plans Bond Taper

Mortgage rates are heading higher after the Federal Reserve said it will begin tapering bond purchases. That means the 2.65% average U.S. rate for a 30-year fixed home loan recorded by Freddie Mac in January's first week may stand in the record books as the all-time low.
Oct 1, 2021

The High Price Family Caregivers Pay

As Congress is debating major policy changes aimed at making the lives of family caregivers easier, we are getting a clearer picture of the cost of caregiving, especially for low-wage workers who are struggling to balance paid work helping their loved ones.