Education Savings

Ted Leonsis’ Crazy Ideas, Revisited

My friend Ted Leonsis has decided to contribute to the brain storming taking place inside the Obama Transition camp (unofficially). Ted, longtime lover of lists, has offered his “10 crazy ideas” which he says “would be short...

Krolicki, top aide accused of mishandling state money

Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki and top aide were indicted Wednesday on felony charges of mismanaging nearly $6 million in state funds when he was state treasurer, which could cripple the rising Republican’s political career.

Richert: Sagging economy shapes Otter's fiscal agenda

Butch Otter has struggled to get results in his first two years as governor. Lawmakers have put a relatively meager $20 million into the endowment, and even Otter says scholarships will be a somewhat lower priority for him as...

Empire Life Accepting Applications for Tax-Free Savings Accounts

The Empire Life Insurance Company is accepting applications for Tax-Free Savings Accounts now so clients can start making contributions on January 1, 2009 when the new savings vehicle is officially open to Canadians.

Wall Street Slump Hits College Funds

When it comes to Wall Street's 40 percent fall this year, the worries of some aging baby boomers extend beyond their 401(k) and IRA accounts. Americans had $101.7 billion invested in 529 college savings plans as of Sept....

Open a Low-Risk College Fund

Nervous about the stock market? We live in New York State, and although I haven't checked out all the investment options for New York's plan, I assume that even the most conservative can't promise we won't lose a lot of money...

Investing Insights: Gifts to Replenish the Nest Egg

Posted by: Lauren Young on December 01 I did a segment this morning on Retirement Living TV’s Daily Café about gifts that will actually replenish your loved one’s nest eggs. Give the gift of financial security—chances are your...

The gift that keeps on giving

David Birkbeck says they are one of the wisest things a parent or grandparent can do to ensure a child's future. Both are seasoned financial professionals, and what they are talking about are Registered Education Savings Plans...

Spread the wealth: Smart money-minded gifts that pay

Candice Choi / Associate Press NEW YORK -- "Don't make it boring or worse -- a chore," said Sheryl Garrett, president of the Garrett Planning Network of certified financial planners, based in Shawnee Mission, Kan. Ideally,...

Investments, money not the same thing

Trillions in stock market value — gone. Trillions in retirement savings — gone. A huge chunk of the money you paid for your house, the money you're saving for college, the money your boss needs to make payroll — gone, gone, gone.

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