Tim Gorrell

[Tim Gorrell @GorrellTim]

@saving4college #savingforcollegechat

[Tim Gorrell @GorrellTim]

@saving4college If your school system offers college credit programs take advantage of them. They typically are offered at no cost - the student invests "sweat equity" but starting college with one or two semesters done certainly reduces costs.

[Tim Gorrell @GorrellTim]

@saving4college A7 Not saving and investing for after high school education or training Whether that is a trade or technical school, a 2-4 college or university, in state out of state, a certificate program or an apprenticeship there will be associated costs. Use a 529 plan address those costs.

[Tim Gorrell @GorrellTim]

@saving4college A6 Don't become paralyzed by seemingly insurmountable education costs. As mentioned in previous tweets the enemy here is the alternative - substantial debt. You can do this and a debt free post higher education life is a win for all.

[Tim Gorrell @GorrellTim]

@saving4college When a child is born or sooner is the best time. But it is never too late. Think of when is the best time to plant a tree - well the best time is 20 years ago, when is the next best time? - Today! #savingforcollegechat

[Tim Gorrell @GorrellTim]

@saving4college A3: Taxes, taxes, taxes - the tax advantage is the key. #savingforcollegechat

[Tim Gorrell @GorrellTim]

@saving4college A1: Set a modest goal, say 50% for an in state school. Use our calculator at https://t.co/dtJuwK8KY2 to determine how much that will cost. The important point is to start saving and investing today. #savingforcollegechat

[Saving For College @saving4college]

Q1: How can parents determine how much to save for college? What’s a good savings goal?

#savingforcollegechat #savingforcollege #CollegeSavingsMonth

[Tim Gorrell @GorrellTim]

@saving4college A great question The answer is it depends, hard to know what after high school education experience a beneficiary will have when they are very young Start with a modest goal- save for 50% of an in state school The key is to start saving and investing today. #savingforcollegechat