The Hidden Costs Of College
Colleges post the cost of tuition, room and board and the miscellaneous fees but these are not the only expenses you will need to plan for.
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Colleges post the cost of tuition, room and board and the miscellaneous fees but these are not the only expenses you will need to plan for.
I don't have a definitive answer! But I believe that kids should be responsible for some of the cost of college.
The first step in finding financial aid for college is to get the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form done.
Next Sunday is Massachusetts College Goal Sunday. This program provides free information and assistance to Massachusetts families applying for financial aid.
Mutual fund companies send out annual statements the end of January. Take the time to review them.
The number one reason to sell is when your goals or objectives are met and you need the dollars to pay for the goal.
You will want to learn how to compare your mutual fund to a standard so you can tell how well your fund is doing compared to other similar mutual funds.
There are thousands of mutual funds to choose from and you will need a disciplined process to whittle down the number to something that is manageable.
Let's start the New Year with a look at your portfolio.
According to Fidelity's annual Financial Resolutions Study about 20% of those making financial resolutions are serious about paying off debt.
Saving more money always makes the top ten for resolutions.
A study done by the CDC estimates that almost 80% of adults do not get enough exercise.
The commercials for weight loss started right after Christmas this year.
According to Forbes magazine, just 8% of us achieve our New Year's Resolutions each year.
Yesterday was all about getting healthy, today let's talk about the wealthy part.
New Year's resolutions usually involve two things, health and wealth!
Most folks have overindulged in oh so many ways. And now we have begun to wonder how on earth we are going to undo the damage done?
Before we know it we will be writing 2015! So what were my thoughts last year at this time?
A new year is a good time to take stock of what you've got at work so review those benefits and don't miss out.
The day after Christmas is always so anticlimactic with the buzz and excitement all gone.
Merry Christmas! And of course, I'd like to wish everyone a healthy and wealthy New Year.
For the last 30 years, PNC Wealth Management has figured out the cost of the 12 Days of Christmas.
Many people give to charity each year, especially during the holiday season, but there are some guidelines to follow.
It is very difficult to talk about money just days before Christmas but I am going to try.
Sunday the 21st marks the first official day of winter, even though winter seemed to start in November this year.
