What’s in store for SECURE 2.0 this year

What’s in store for SECURE 2.0 this year

The SECURE 2.0 Act, signed into law in late 2022, was a follow-up to the original SECURE Act passed in 2019. The bill included more than 90 different provisions scheduled to be phased in over several years. SECURE 2.0 introduced wide ranging changes to employer-sponsored retirement plans as well as IRAs. For 2024, there are

Keep student debt down with a 529 plan

Keep student debt down with a 529 plan

At a record $1 trillion, outstanding student debt is second only to mortgages as the largest source of household debt, the Fed reported. That trend is likely to continue. With the average cost of a four-year degree from a public university at $30,000, the need to borrow continues to rise. Of the 37 million Americans

A 529 plan offers benefits beyond paying for college

A 529 plan offers benefits beyond paying for college

There are numerous incentives for parents to save for a child’s future higher education, rather than rely on borrowing. Cost is one. Total charges at both private and public four-year colleges rose more than 4% from 2011-2012 to 2012-2013, according to the College Board. Source: The College Board, “Trends in College Pricing 2012.” Another incentive