Father/Son Journey Continues
Yes, I am living vicariously through my son, Jake's, youth baseball career. It's been a fun, interesting, and at times an exasperating experience so far. Did I mention, expensive? We just spent the past five days in Ft. Myers as he traveled…
Spoiling Kids Could Make Them Rotten and you Poor
Kids have always been sponges when it comes to learning from their parents. As an adult, I can reflect on what I learned from my mom and dad. I admit (and am proud of) that I'm a lot like they were/are. Unfortunately, I've spoiled my kids…
The Best Investment I Ever Made
Reconnecting With The Past About 22 years ago, I was asked by a girl I liked if I would volunteer to tutor a child from the Cabrini Green area. I said "ok" and went to the Fourth Presbyterian Church on Michigan Avenue in Chicago the next…
Time is Running Out to Get 529 Plan Tax Write Off for 2019
Save for College & Save Taxes
HURRY UP to get this done before year-end!
Get your IL 529 College Savings Plan contribution in before year end and get a write off on your IL Income Tax Return. There are two plans to choose from in…
Glen Ellyn as Seen By a High School Senior - 4 Ways to become Wealthier
For the past six weeks, Glenbard West senior, Dean Harnboonzong has been coming to my office twice a week as part of his Career Internship Class. He has an interest in learning about financial planning and I challenged him to write an article…