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Happy 5/29 Day! Regular readers probably already know that a 529 is a college savings plan. For those new here, well, I guess you just found out! I first started looking into college savings plans in 2007, when my nephew was born. I wanted to give him a little head start. I loved the idea my gift would be multiplied thanks to the power of compound interest. Now, he’s 18 years old! He’ll be off […]
The April 2026 CPI number came in hot, confirming what most of us are feeling in our pocketbooks — rising prices. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for April crept up to 3.8%, the highest since May 2023. Core Inflation, an adjusted number that excludes food and energy prices, rose to 2.8%. This one isn’t as… The post Inflation Creep and Your Financial Plan appeared first on Retire Before Dad.
Everyone refers to 529 plans as college savings plans for kids. And that’s how they started out. But these tax-advantaged plans have evolved into so much more. You can benefit from your own 529 plan. Whether or not you’re in school right now. Even if you don’t have kids and never plan to. If you think you might ever want to get more education… if you’re current profession requires continuing education… if you’re thinking about […]
Summer travel costs can rise fast once hotel rates, restaurant meals, gas, and attraction tickets start piling up. Many families want a break without coming home to a credit card bill that feels like a second vacation. The good news is that affordable summer travel still exists if you plan carefully and focus on simple … Read more