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Year-End Financial Planning: Smart Moves Before Next Year

Category: Financial Planning » Education Planning » 529 Plans
By Kent Kramer
11/18/2025

Are you optimizing your year-end for maximum financial benefit? Kent's blog post reveals helpful key strategies, from SALT limits to Donor Advised Funds.

What Can You Do Before the 2021 Tax Deadline?

Category: Financial Planning » Education Planning » 529 Plans
By Marcus Iwig
02/01/2021
Even though the 2020 calendar year ended, it doesn't mean the tax year has completely ended. There are a handful of items to consider before the April, 15th tax filing deadline.

It’s College Planning Time. Are Your Finances Ready?

Category: Financial Planning » Education Planning » 529 Plans
By Brittany Heard
04/01/2021

As you start checking these items off the list, the biggest things you have running through your head are dollar signs – lots and lots of dollar signs.

Fun with 529 Plans

Category: Financial Planning » Education Planning » 529 Plans
By Foster Group
02/24/2017

What Can You Do Before the 2021 Tax Deadline?

Category: Financial Planning » Education Planning » 529 Plans
By Foster Group
02/26/2021

As you wait for those semi-warm days of spring, there are a few things you can do between now and April 15th connected to your 2020 tax return.

Maximize Your Limits

Category: Financial Planning » Education Planning » 529 Plans
By Ethan Gascho
01/31/2020
As many people are receiving their first paycheck of 2020, it is important to review your pay stub in order to maximize income. There are several changes you may want to make as we head into 2020.

Education Planning Begins Today

Category: Financial Planning » Education Planning » 529 Plans
By Wade Den Hartog
09/21/2018

Gifting with a Purpose: Practical Strategies to Positively Impact Your Next Generation

Category: Financial Planning » Education Planning » 529 Plans
By Caleb Brown
02/02/2022

Because saving money early and often can be difficult, consider how you might help those closest to you to do more of it. Here are some scenarios and ideas.

2025 Year-End Tax Strategies: DAFs, QCDs, 401(k) Limits, Roth Conversions | Financial Perspectives

Category: Financial Planning » Education Planning » 529 Plans
By Caleb Brown
10/13/2025

December 31st is fast approaching! This month, Kent Kramer and Caleb Brown walk through what's worth reviewing before the end of the year — timing, thresholds, and a simple way to prioritize the strategies that may be worth considering.

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Fun with 529 Plans

Category: Financial Planning » Education Planning » 529 Plans
By Foster Group
02/24/2017

What Can You Do Before the 2021 Tax Deadline?

Category: Financial Planning » Education Planning » 529 Plans
By Foster Group
02/26/2021

As you wait for those semi-warm days of spring, there are a few things you can do between now and April 15th connected to your 2020 tax return.

Maximize Your Limits

Category: Financial Planning » Education Planning » 529 Plans
By Ethan Gascho
01/31/2020
As many people are receiving their first paycheck of 2020, it is important to review your pay stub in order to maximize income. There are several changes you may want to make as we head into 2020.

Education Planning Begins Today

Category: Financial Planning » Education Planning » 529 Plans
By Wade Den Hartog
09/21/2018

Gifting with a Purpose: Practical Strategies to Positively Impact Your Next Generation

Category: Financial Planning » Education Planning » 529 Plans
By Caleb Brown
02/02/2022

Because saving money early and often can be difficult, consider how you might help those closest to you to do more of it. Here are some scenarios and ideas.

2025 Year-End Tax Strategies: DAFs, QCDs, 401(k) Limits, Roth Conversions | Financial Perspectives

Category: Financial Planning » Education Planning » 529 Plans
By Caleb Brown
10/13/2025

December 31st is fast approaching! This month, Kent Kramer and Caleb Brown walk through what's worth reviewing before the end of the year — timing, thresholds, and a simple way to prioritize the strategies that may be worth considering.

What to Do with Your College Expenses Refund Check

Category: Financial Planning » Education Planning » 529 Plans
By Caleb Brown
05/06/2020
If you are receiving a refund of money already spent from a 529 plan, here are some important considerations. 

Webinar: Tax Reduction Strategies & Why Timing Matters

Category: Financial Planning » Education Planning » 529 Plans
By Caleb Brown
11/19/2025

December 31st is fast approaching! In this webinar, Kent Kramer and Caleb Brown walk through what's worth reviewing before the end of the year — timing, thresholds, and a simple way to prioritize the strategies that may be worth considering.

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