Fee-only, fiduciary financial advisor, advocating for clients, enriching & simplifying their lives. Specialty: College planning. Posts are mine, not my firm's.
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Joined June 2011
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We always knew US News college rankings were flawed because they reward colleges for things that have little or nothing to do with educating students. Worse, it is becoming common for colleges to lie--yet another reason not to rely on college rankings. insidehighered.com/admission…
Well-off families will pay $80K/yr at "elite" colleges. If they know where to look, they can find great educations for less than half that. Note: Some "elite" schools give the best aid to low-income families, often making them the most affordable option. nacubo.org/Press-Releases/20…
Have a school-aged kid (or grandkid)? Wanna save for their future education? Here's how: buckinghamstrategicwealth.co…
Thoughts from yours truly on one of the most important considerations in a college search--the financial viability or vulnerability of the school. Please pass it on to anyone you care about with college-bound kids. Thanks! thestreet.com/retirement-dai…
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My colleagues at Buckingham are hosting a live webcast to discuss fiscal and tax policy possibilities over the next four years and answer your questions. I hope you’ll join me. I'm confident it will be objective, factual and valuable. Please register now! buckinghamwealthpartners.zoo…
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My thoughts on finding a "Lexus education at a Toyota price," plus my first-ever on-camera interview. Good thing the camera couldn't see my palms sweating! Please pass it on to anyone with college-bound kids. Thanks! thestreet.com/retirement-dai…
Three colleagues will discuss how Biden is likely to affect investing and overall personal finance--tomorrow (11/10) at 10:30 am CT. To register, please click below. You will be asked for the name of your advisor; feel free to make up a name or enter mine. buckinghamwealthpartners.zoo…
If you are the parent of a college-bound student or know someone who is, I highly recommend this book that was released just today: simonandschuster.com/books/W…
I highly recommend this webinar on a timely topic with a seriously knowledgeable panel.
Join us for a webinar on Paying for College During a Pandemic on 7/31. Expert panelists @SingletaryM @JeanChatzky and @mkant will be moderated by @ForbesAdvisor's @briannamcscribe to talk about the challenges of heading to college this fall.
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Tuition insurance for many colleges and private K-12 schools has been around for a long time. With COVID, it is getting increased attention. It might/might not be helpful. Read the fine print. forbes.com/advisor/life-insu…
315 college deans sign statement, explaining what college applicants should focus on and what they should not. If you know a rising HS senior, junior or parent, pass it on. They will thank you. cnbc.com/2020/07/01/315-coll…
I have long thought that colleges' plans to go biz as usual this fall were pie-in-sky. Now that some elite schools have announced somewhat realistic fall plans, which are far from normal, I bet other schools with dial back their plans. thecollegesolution.com/8-thi…
I am proud of my firm for supporting efforts to combat racial and economic inequality last year and increasing its support of these seven organizations now. buckinghamadvisor.com/buckin…
To my Missouri friends, here's a chance to win $5,029 in a Missouri MOST 529 college savings account. You don't need to already have an account or even open one. Just share your name and contact info, and you'll be entered. missourimost.org/home/mostsw…
Some thoughts (mine) on how COVID has impacted and is likely to affect colleges and college students.
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Absolutely outstanding, factual, objective, level-headed, informative and brief videos on a wide range of current topics, related to investing and holistic personal finance. #AskBuckingham AskBuckingham.com
When searching for the perfect college, make sure your favorite is financially strong. Some schools were closing before COVID-19. More will struggle and close after. Ask schools about their financial strength and verify by checking each school's Form 990. pbs.org/newshour/education/a…
Due to educational/financial disruptions of COVID-19, HS seniors should consider a gap yr between HS & college. Simple process: Apply to college as usual, gain admission, request "deferral" for 1 yr, then work/volunteer/expand horizons! Gap year resources: middlebury.edu/college/admis…