Whether you’re finishing a bachelor’s degree or considering going back to school after years in the workforce, pursuing a graduate degree is a life-changing decision that can advance your career. It can also come with a hefty price tag.
Here are some questions to consider before making this investment.
1) Is a graduate degree required for your dream career,...
When the Federal Reserve raises or lowers its target interest rate, the change affects consumers too. The federal rate helps determine the interest you pay on loans and earn on savings, so it matters to just about everyone. Here’s what might change when rates rise or fall.
1. Your mortgage payments
If you have a fixed-rate mortgage, you won’t be affected by a rate...
Establishing an emergency savings fund now can have a big payoff later. Setting aside emergency savings can help you get by if your home or car needs urgent repairs, as well as in more serious situations such as illness or unemployment. Here’s how to figure out how much you need and how to get started.
Your emergency savings fund should be enough to cover your major expenses for...
It is said that only two things are inevitable in the world - death and taxes. The first really cannot be avoided, and the second can be fought. By learning how to plan your own tax steps, you can significantly reduce payments to the treasury of the Internal Revenue Service. This does not require any offshore bank accounts or special tax breaks. What are these steps?
Tax tactics are,...
Background
Throughout this section of the resource, we focus on what activities you can pursue to pay for college. This timeline gives you a guideline as to when in your high school career each activity is particularly relevant.
Timeline
Introduction: Paying for College
Timing by grade
Begin an ongoing dialogue with...