Getting a Head Start on College Savings

Getting a Head Start on College Savings

The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates the cost of raising a child to the age of 17 for a middle-income family will be about $285,000. That’s approaching the median value of a new home in the U.S.1,2 If you want to add the cost of education to that number,...
December 19, 2022

December 19, 2022

Recession Concerns, Fed Talk Keep Stocks Cold Presented by Crossroads Financial Advisors     Hawkish comments by the Fed and weak economic data heightened investors’ recession concerns and sent stocks lower last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 1.66%, while...
Exploring the Federal Student Grant Program

Exploring the Federal Student Grant Program

You may have heard of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, if you or someone you know has plans to attend a college, career school, or university. Last year, over 60% of high school seniors submitted a FAFSA to the Department of Education to secure...

December 12, 2022

Weekly Market Insights: Stocks Slide On Recession Concerns Presented by Crossroads Financial Advisors Recession fears and concerns that the Fed may consider a longer rate-hike cycle sent stocks lower for the week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 2.77%, while...