Investing for Education

After retirement, one of the most frequently reported investment goals is funding college or post-secondary education. Saving for a child’s education is one of the largest expenses a family may have. To help prepare, first determine how much you wish to invest for college. Then, use the interactive calculator at the College Savings Plan Network website, www.collegesavings.org, to get an estimate of the savings required based on the child’s age, type of college, number of years until the child attends college, and specific expenses being covered.