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Jul 2023
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Ask HTM - Prepaid College Plans, Maturin...

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We’re kicking off the week by answering listener questions! And if you have a question that you’d like for us to answer on the show, we’d love for you to submit your own via HowToMoney.com/ask , send us your voice memo. Regardless of how random or bizarre you might think it is, we want to hear it!

 

1 - Are prepaid college plans a good deal or should I stick with a traditional 529 account?

2 - What should I do with some EE savings bonds that are maturing?

3 - Is college a good time for my kid to get a credit card and how important is building up his credit score?

4 - Do you guys like “return of premium” life insurance policies?

5 - Roth vs a traditional 401k - which one should I contribute to?

 

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