Tag: savings

Saavy Women Master Financial Security

April 22, 2018 | By Steven DiGregorio

Women now comprise nearly half of the U.S. workforce, and they now earn a higher percentage of the bachelor’s and master’s degrees compared to men. So how come women’s average retirement plan balances are just 60 percent of men’s average balances?  No, it’s not because there was just a great shoe sale! CONTRIBUTING FACTORS Several […] READ MORE

Shortcut to Super College Savings Plan

March 19, 2014 | By Steven DiGregorio

For parents looking to plan a college education, here are three numbers that will make the task much easier:…5… 2… 9! We’re talking about 529 college saving plans, which are named for the IRS tax code that created them. With a 529, you can save for college tax-free, as long as the money is used […] READ MORE