There is a lot of good information on the internet these days about 529 plans. These tax free college savings accounts are administered by each State and can vary in terms of features, restrictions, incentives, and investments.
Read MoreI read an article from the Star Tribune (our local Minnesota newspaper) earlier today entitled Aging America: For some blue-collar Americans, retirement is nothing more than elusive dream.
The story follows that sad tail of Tom Edwards, a 53 year old logger, who thinks he will never be able to retire.
Read MoreWe are all about personal finance and living within ones means so while it may be tempting to leave our frigid Minnesota behind for a couple weeks, I read about some more "budget friendly" Minnesota trips over at the Plymouth Patch.
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