Published Jun 27, 2018

Listener Question: Saving for My Kid's College #025

Hosts Matt Altmix and Joel Larsgaard unravel the nuances of funding a child's college education, weighing scholarships and work-study programs against retirement saving priorities, while also challenging traditional career trajectories in favor of skilled trades and evaluating 529 plans as practical saving strategies.

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Listener Question: Saving for My Kid's College #025

Topics covered

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Saving for Education

Rethinking Education Savings

Retirement vs. College Savings

Saving for College

Balancing Life and Money

College Savings Strategies

Sipping Summer Sours

College Cost Strategies

Phone Protection Tips

Free College Money

Life Insurance Insights

Prioritizing Retirement Savings

Simplifying Life Decisions

529 Plan Insights

Episode Highlights

Financial Resources

Rethinking College

Saving Strategies

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Listener Question: Saving for My Kid's College #025

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Financial ResourcesIn this episode, Matt Altmix and Joel Larsgaard tackle the complexities of saving for a child's college education. They explore the benefits of scholarships, work-study programs, and the balance between saving for college and retirement.

Financial Resources

Rethinking CollegeThe discussion shifts to exploring alternative career paths and the evolving value of a college education. Joel Larsgaard and Matt Altmix examine the financial benefits of skilled trades and question the necessity of a college degree for all careers.

Rethinking College

Saving StrategiesThe discussion shifts to the critical decision of prioritizing retirement savings over college funds. Joel Larsgaard and Matt Altmix explore the benefits and drawbacks of 529 plans and alternative saving strategies.

Saving Strategies

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