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Updated May 28, 2012

Q: Saving for Kids College    —Dallas, TX

"We recently moved from Kansas to Dallas. In Kansas we participated in college fund for our 3 year old son that gave ..."

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Hi Dee. You can continue contributing to the same plan you used in Kansas, but you're right. You won't get the tax benefits as Texas doesn't have a state income tax....

You might try setting up different 529 accounts. Or you might set up trust accounts, or purchase bonds.

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Q: Need Help with College Plan for Kids.    —Frisco, TX

"I need help. I feel so incredibly guilty that I haven't started a 529 plan for my boys (2 and 4) yet. I know this M..."

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Call Bob Sweeney at ###-###-####. He is a personal financial representative with Allstate Financial Services. He is a very sincere person and very knowledgable. He wil...

I dont have a good answer to your question, but what I do know is to start saving NOW. It can be daunting to figure out what to do, so in the meantime just set up a n...

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Q: Investment Broker Advice    —McKinney, TX

"My husband and I will be having our first initial consultation with an investment broker within the next couple of we..."

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In my opinion, it's totally worth it. I've always been pretty good at keeping all our finances together, but a professional can help you get everything together. We ...

When I left my last job I had a 401k through the company. Since I wasn't going immediately to another employer, I rolled my 401k to IRA but kept the (almost) same inv...

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Q: Looking for Financial Planner in Plano    —Plano, TX

"Wondering if you might know of a reasonable and proficient financial planner in the Plano area. We need to get our in..."

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I am just starting down the financial planning road but I use Clarence Elliott. He is with Edward Jones Financial here in Plano. He is located at: 151 W. Spring Cre...

-Mark Stegman with Ameriprise Financial in Plano is awesome, he will make your dreams come true. He can be reached at- ###-###-####

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Q: Investing in Life Settlements?    —Keller, TX

"Does anyone know anything about life settlements. I am looking into this because the stock market is so crazy. Life s..."

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My husband has done a ton of research about life settlements. He thinks they are incredibly exciting. He said to give him a call if you want to ask him any questions...

I'd highly recommend talking to a financial professional (or several) before you move money around right now. In this type of market (a bear market), usually the *saf...

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Q: Anyone Use Upromice?    —Garland, TX

"i was on the pampers website and they had an ad up for upromice and i was wondering if anyone uses or used at some po..."

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Michelle - if you don't already have a 529 for your kids, then this is a way to do it. I have been a member of Upromise since before my son is born, he's now 2 1/2, an...

I have advertised for them before. When I had my almost 2 year old I signed up. I should have a LONG time ago. They have money in their accounts. Also I have famil...

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Q: What Are the Options to save Money for Baby's Future?    —Dallas, TX

"I would like to invest money for my baby's future. What is the best investment option from your experience? I was loo..."

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Take a look at this website: www.thesimpledollar.com He gives a lot of sound financial advice from his own personal viewpoint and experience. An additional bonus is ...

If you are still looking, give me a call...I am a working mom in Austin and I am also a financial adviser. I set up 529 plans for both of my children under 2. There ...

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Q: Ex Is Threatening to Take Our Vehicle    —Dallas, TX

"My 14 mo old's dad left us six months ago and moved to another state. He does not send us regular financial support, ..."

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Dear J.: Until you are divorced, you are still married. That means you share things, so you can use his car. To take it away, he'd have to come and get it (which he...

Of course he wants to stay out of mediation because he knows that an impartial third party will do what's fair. He is trying to control, intimidate, and manipulate yo...

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Q: Anyone Have Advice on Saving for Children's College? 529 Plans?    —Lewisville, TX

"Looking for information on saving for children's college. Family gives money for kids birthdays and Christmas and I ..."

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I've been out of town and haven't read my daily mama source emails...sorry. We've been looking into college savings plans a lot lately and my brother was able to h...

These are all good suggestions. R., I'd be interested in learning what you and yours decided on. We just had our son in December. I feel it is never to ear...

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