by Savvy Ladies | Apr 16, 2020 | Blog, Family Finances, Knowledge Center
by Ann Garcia Last week, the Department of Education released the FAFSA Formula Guide for the coming FAFSA. Before I give you that link, I want to share some basics about the FAFSA. I’ll also break out each section of it in depth in the coming weeks– hopefully before...
by Savvy Ladies | Mar 26, 2020 | Blog, Family Finances, Retirement
by Ann GarciaPerhaps the most frequently asked question we get is how to balance saving for retirement and college. And I can’t answer that in a blog post because the right way to balance depends on your specific circumstances. We have told clients to pause retirement...
by Savvy Ladies | Mar 12, 2020 | Blog, Family Finances
by Ann Garcia1. Have you talked with your parents about how much they’re willing to pay for college?Most families finance college through a combination of savings, cash flow and borrowing. A short-cut to how much you can afford is to add ¼ of your college savings, the...
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Apr 30, 2009 | Blog, MidLife Finances, Stacy $avvy Advice
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAThis dreadful dilemma was the main topic of discussion at a recent Savvy Ladies event. And the economy being what it is, alas, it is one to which far too many of us can relate. We all want what’s best for our children, so what could...
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA | Oct 29, 2008 | Blog, Family Finances, Stacy $avvy Advice
by Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFAA young woman at a recent Savvy Ladies seminar had just received her first student loan bill, and subsequently, her first panic attack. What was she supposed to do? There was no way she could spare that much money per month. Could she make...
