College costs continue to increase at a rate approximately twice that of the Consumer Price Index. Parents already hard-pressed to meet college expenses will be at even greater disadvantage in the future.

If you are the parent of a young child, please give strong consideration to establishing a reasonable college savings program immediately. Make sure you understand how financial aid works.

If you don't know or are unsure of the answers to the following questions, please call me:

Should assets be placed in the name of a child?

Is there something "special" that makes U. S. Savings Bonds particularly attractive?

What help is commonly available from employers?

How can grandparents best help?

How can I fund both my retirement program and college savings?

What assets will negatively impact on financial aid offers?

Are there assets that will help in obtaining financial aid?

Can families with six figure incomes qualify for financial aid?

Do state sponsored pre-paid tuition programs make good economic sense?

What about new IRA's?