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Hugh F. Wynn
Jan 18, 20243 min read
New FAFSA: Don't Let Millions in Scholarships go to Waste
Don’t believe all of the criticism you might have heard about the new FAFSA® (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) online form/process.
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Hugh F. Wynn
Sep 21, 20233 min read
SECURE Act 2.0 Breathes New Life into 529 Education Savings Plans
RED ALERT! Starting in 2024, there will be enhanced flexibility in rolling “left over” 529 education funds into a Roth IRA.
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Hugh F. Wynn
May 26, 20226 min read
The 529 Plan: A Smart Alternative to College Loan Debt
The collective college loan debt in America is about $1.75 trillion. Let's talk about the 529 plan - a shining alternative to college loans.
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Hugh F. Wynn
Dec 16, 20217 min read
Four Financial Gifts for Your Kids That Keep on Giving
Now that it's the gifting season consider giving your kids or grandkids - or a kid you just like - the gift of financial knowledge.
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Hugh F. Wynn
Dec 31, 20204 min read
WELCOME 2021! Give the Gift of Education to a Deserving Kid This Year
I mark the end of the year/beginning of the new year with my recommendations for educational gifting options, practicing patience during per
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Hugh F. Wynn
Dec 17, 20203 min read
How to Keep Savings from Yourself
In this episode of Q&A: Real World WynnSights, we explore a growing movement toward employer-promoted savings vehicles, admit the 2020 equit
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Hugh F. Wynn
Dec 3, 20205 min read
Real World WynnSights: Please Don't Liquidate Your 401(k)
I tackle questions about investing in a tough economy, liquidating a 401(k), retirement allocation strategy and alternatives to the 529.
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Hugh F. Wynn
Oct 22, 20205 min read
529 vs. Coverdell ESA: Both are Great but Which is Better?
Check out this new post on the WynnSights blog, a personal investment blog based on blogger Hugh Wynn's fervent belief that investing should
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Hugh F. Wynn
Oct 15, 20202 min read
The Sad State of Personal Finance Education in Schools
Unfortunately, without a working knowledge of personal finance, young adults are likely to lead a completely different life than someone wit
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Hugh F. Wynn
Oct 8, 20204 min read
Pandemic Interest Rates: How Low Can They Go?
The Federal Reserve seems to be signaling that short-term interest rates will remain a fact of life for, perhaps, years to come. Wise?
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Hugh F. Wynn
Aug 13, 20204 min read
What To Do When Your Rainy Day Fund Runs Dry
Millions of out-of-work Americans are currently struggling to pay their bills, whether it be day-to-day expenses or an emergency?
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Hugh F. Wynn
Jan 2, 20204 min read
Financial Fairy Tales Can Come True (But They Need Some Pixie Dust)
The easiest path for a Millennial or Gen-Zer to become financially independent and retire early is to carefully select his/her parents.
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Hugh F. Wynn
Aug 15, 20194 min read
Grandparents Are Special: Setting up Grandkids for Success
Want to know how to help youngsters earn a degree without accumulating huge debt?.
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Hugh F. Wynn
Aug 8, 20194 min read
Hypothetical Henry: Compounding His Way to College
Parents and grandparents can build wealth for their kid or grandkid by investing money at the youngster’s birth.
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