How Does Your 529 Plan Stack Up Against the Competition?
Unhappy with your current 529 Plan? Consider a “same beneficiary rollover” to a new plan. Learn your options in this week’s Financial Tip.
Your Questions, Our Perspective
K.C. Smith, CFP®, Senior Associate for Henssler Financial addressed a question from a Kennesaw State University Student. Nicole Carder asks how her family should go about resolving their student loan debt. K.C. provides insight into how investing may be the option for them but how it truly boils down to their risk tolerance.
Should We Pay Off Our Mortgage Before Retirement?
Our experts focus on a case study of a couple considering paying off their mortgage before they retire.
Markets Drop More Than 2% During Rough Week
On both Monday and Tuesday, the markets saw light trading while the Consumer Price Index showed consumer prices increased 0.2% in February. The core CPI, which excludes energy and food, ticked up 0.2%, twice what economists were expecting. Midweek investors showed their concern over the rising dollar. On Friday, Commerce Department data showed the third and final fourth-quarter GDP reading remained at 2.2%, though shy of an expected uptick to 2.4%. The final University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index registered a reading of 93, well above the preliminary 91.2, but down from February’s 95.4 reading.
Dr. Gene Inducted into Coles College of Business Hall of Fame
Gene W. Henssler, Ph.D., was inducted to the Coles College of Business Hall of Fame at Kennesaw State University.
Kennesaw State University Student Managed Investment Fund Places First
Kennesaw’s Student Managed Investment Fund wins first place at the G.A.M.E Forum investment competition.
Pay Off Debt or Save for the Future
In today’s Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP® discusses what to do with extra income: pay down debt or invest. Read the Article
New and Continuing Needs for Life Insurance in Divorce
Even after a divorce, life insurance is still valuable protection for yourself and your family. Learn why in this week’s Insurance Tip.
Turning 70½ This Year?
When you reach 70½, you may face tax issues that could result in significant penalties if not addressed. We explain in this Tax Tip.
Paying Off Debt or Saving for the Future
Our experts focus on a case study of a young family deciding whether to pay down their student loans early or save for a future down payment.