"I just retired and will be making other changes. This seems a pleasant and useful tool to begin. Thanks for the web site and encouragement." -Wyma
Read More Testimonials»

Our Planning for Retirement Experts

Matthew Tuttle

Matthew Tuttle

Certified financial planner and author

Shared by First30Days View Profile»
Jonathan Pond

Jonathan Pond

Author of The Boomer's Guide to a Great Retirement

Shared by First30Days View Profile»
Terry Savage

Terry Savage

Personal finance columnist for the Chicago Sun Times and best...

Shared by First30Days View Profile»

Meet all of our Finances Experts»

News

The latest news on this change — carefully culled from the world wide web by our change agents. They do the surfing, so you don't have to!

Retirement Smackdown

If you have kids, chances are you’re planning for retirement while they’re getting ready to start college. Dual transitions like this can take a toll on your financial health, even if you are prepared.

Even families who are doing well by most standards are hard-pressed to put enough into their own savings and still set aside money for the kids as tuition prices rise. Money magazine shares a real-life story about a family trying to do just that, and you can learn a great deal from the expert’s common sense solutions. For instance, split the cost of tuition with the kids (yes, they’ll have to get a job or a scholarship) or consider a home equity loan. Both these ideas will let you rest easy knowing your family is provided for without burning through your hard-earned nest egg. [Money]

Posted: 3/21/08