7 Ways to Save for College Tuition
This same question has occurred over and over for years for a countless number of families: As college costs continue to rise, how do you pay for it? At…
529 plans make saving for college much easier and should be planned for in advance. Start preparing your 529 plan today with our list of 529 plan articles.
When Should Parents Start Saving for College?
When Should Parents Start Saving for College? In 2019-2020, a college education cost $9,400 at public four-year institutions and $36,700 for private nonprofit four-year institutions. At private for-profit four-year institutions, the average…
Fun Things to Do with Kids this Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving might look a bit different than last year’s. Whether you’ve opted to keep the numbers low and limit your Thanksgiving celebration to close friends or family and forgo…
How to Explain Voting and the Election to Kids
When kids see political ads or hear adults talk about the election, it’s natural for them to be a little curious. My own daughter just asked the other day, “Mom,…
My Journey to Opening a UNest Account
by Garrett Gilbertson A few years ago I did a self-audit where I consider the direction my life is going and what I needed to do to better align my…
How to Help Your Kids Trick or Treat Safely
Never mind ghosts and goblins — there’s a more insidious character lurking the streets. Yes, the novel coronavirus pandemic is on everyone’s mind, including during Halloween. And when infectious disease…
What is a 529 Plan?
Ready to start saving for your children’s college? There are plenty of ways to get started, such as investing in mutual funds, a CD, a Coverdell ESA, a savings bond…
529 Plan Contribution Limits: How Much for 2020?
A 529 plan is the ideal way to save for college. It’s a tax-advantaged account that can help cover the cost of tuition, books, room and board, and other qualifying…
What are the Top Saving for College Options?
There are a variety of reasons you may want to save for your child’s college. Maybe you’d like them to graduate college without a huge financial burden. Or perhaps your…
Back to School Goal: Start a UNest Account
It’s Never, Ever Too Late to Save for College — Even for High Schoolers. Here’s How You Do It! written by Melissa Brock As you start to tentatively peel back…