Run the numbers, because the answer could be “yes.” An underreported story. In 2010, we have a wave of IRA owners converting traditional IRAs to Roths. There are all kinds of compelling reasons to make that move. Yet for some IRA owners, the conversion may have an unintended consequence: it may reduce their son or [...]

These two objectives are not mutually exclusive. It can be done. All across America, families are meeting a mighty financial challenge – the challenge of paying college costs with retirement potentially on the horizon. How do they do it? They go about it consistently; they also get creative. First, make sure the priorities are in [...]

Vehicles aimed to help amass college savings or make gifts to minors. If you want to save for college, you may wish to consider an UGMA or UTMA account. These custodial accounts are typically created by parents and other relatives who want to gift minors without having to set up a trust. Many parents and [...]

There is more than one way to save for college. Today, some parents are wondering if they should convert Coverdell Education Savings Accounts to 529 college savings plans. With that mind, here is a brief look at how both of these accounts work. Why have Coverdell ESAs been so popular? Imagine a Roth IRA used [...]