Investments

529 Plan Alternatives: UMGA, Roth IRA, And More

Key Points529 plans are the leading way to save for college, but there are alternatives such as UGMA/UTMA accounts and Roth IRAs.Each option...

Rising Unemployment Could Spill Into Real Estate

Dave:In the last few weeks, several reports have come out showing that the job market in the US is weak and it’s getting...

What’s Considered A First-Generation College Student?

Key PointsFederal law defines a first-generation college student as someone whose parent or parents did not complete a four-year degree, but colleges sometimes...

Education Dept. Accused Of Blocking Student Loan Forgiveness

Key PointsThe American Federation of Teachers (AFT) has filed an amended complaint and motion seeking class action status, arguing the Department of Education...

Buy Now vs. Wait and the Best First Rental for Beginners

Should you buy a rental property now or wait? If you buy now and prices rise, you’ll get all the appreciation that comes...