This Week @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union

Short, timely articles based on a real-world weekly theme.

Saving for College

This week, we take a look at the increasing cost of higher education and explore strategies families can use to maximize their savings.
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The Rising Costs of Higher Education

College costs significantly more for today's students than for previous generations, so early planning is key.

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College Savings Accounts

How 529 Plans and Coverdell Education Savings Accounts can be leveraged for tax-advantaged college savings.

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Age-Based Saving Strategies

How to tailor your college savings approach to your child's age and your risk tolerance.

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Balancing College Savings with Other Goals

Strategies parents can use to save for college while also achieving their other financial goals.

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Maximizing College Savings

How to earn the best returns on your savings while minimizing taxes and the potential impact on need-based financial aid.

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How College Savings Affects Financial Aid

The way your college savings accounts are structured can affect your student's eligibility for need-based aid.

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Planning for Children With Special Needs

This week, we'll explore some of the most pressing financial issues faced by parents of children with special needs.

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Preserving Your Child's Financial Future

An introduction to some of the most pressing financial planning issues parents of children with special needs may face.

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Short and Long-Term Financial Needs

By estimating immediate and long-term financial needs, it's possible to create a financial plan that secures your child's future.

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Estate Planning Basics

A review of what you need to know about special needs estate planning: the most important information about trusts, wills, and trustees.

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How to Create a Letter of Intent

Addresses why letters of intent are so critical to the ongoing care of your child and how to create one.

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Guardianship vs Power of Attorney

Power of attorney and guardianship differ considerably in the durability of powers granted and the level of court involvement.

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A Network to Advocate for Your Child

How to build a network of advocates with the experience and resources necessary to secure your child's future.

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Building Financial Security

A review of programs and strategies that can help parents better provide for their child's financial future.

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