Vision Capital Management Financial Advisor Portland Oregon

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Dec 02 2019

The Conversation on Paying for College

According to an article by Forbes, the average total cost of a four-year degree is now over $100,000, more than double, even when accounting for inflation, than it was 30 years ago. Perhaps even more shocking, the total college price tag grew nearly eight times as fast as wages over the same period. Working your way through college is nearly impossible and it’s no secret that student loans make up the largest slice of non-housing debt in the U.S.

So how do you plan for and advise your child as they weigh their post high school graduation options?

Student Debt

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Written by Marina Johnson · Categorized: 529 PLAN, FINANCIAL PLANNING, INVESTMENTS, PARENTING, RETIREMENT PLANNING, TAX PLANNING · Tagged: COLLEGE SAVING, FINANCIAL PLANNING, STUDENT LOAN BURDEN

Jun 28 2019

College Graduation (A Guide for Parents)

Congratulations! Your child is not the only one who should celebrate graduating from college; this is a major milestone for you too! You’ve been planning, saving, and working to help support your graduate and now it’s time for the next chapter.

College Graduation

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Written by Marina Johnson · Categorized: ESTATE PLANNING, FINANCIAL PLANNING, INSURANCE, PARENTING · Tagged: COLLEGE GRADUATION, PORTLAND OREGON FINANCIAL PLANNER

Jan 29 2019

Gifting Money to Your Children

As your children grow into adults, your relationship with them naturally evolves. You love them and may want to continue to support them in various ways but, when it comes to supporting them financially, things can get complicated.

Gifting money

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Written by Marina Johnson · Categorized: ESTATE PLANNING, FINANCIAL PLANNING, INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INVESTMENTS, PARENTING, RETIREMENT PLANNING, TAX PLANNING · Tagged: FINANCIAL PLANNING, GIFTING MONEY, RETIREMENT PLANNING

Jun 29 2018

You’ve Graduated! Time to Start Investing.

Congratulations! You’re a college graduate and the world is your oyster. Transitioning to life as an independent adult means leaving the structure and preset expectations school provides, which can be both daunting and exciting at the same time. For years you had parents/teachers/professors/coaches telling you what you needed to do to reach the next step in life. Now, it’s up to you to decide what that next step looks like and how you’ll get there.

Graduate Investing

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Written by Marina Johnson · Categorized: FIDUCIARY, FINANCIAL ADVISOR, FINANCIAL PLANNING, INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INVESTMENTS, PARENTING · Tagged: FINANCIAL PLANNING

May 23 2016

15 Things to Know About College Savings Plans (with special Oregon 529 Plan Tips)

Do you find saving for college a daunting task?

You are not alone. It’s important to know that you have options for tax-deferred education savings.

529 plans for college savings

The 529 is the most popular college savings plan available. We’ve identified 15 things you should know in order to get the most out of a 529 Plan, with a focus on Oregon 529 Plans.

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Written by Marina Johnson · Categorized: 529 PLAN, FINANCIAL PLANNING, INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, OREGON, PARENTING, TAX PLANNING · Tagged: 529 ACCOUNT, 529 COLLEGE SAVINGS PLAN, 529 PLAN, 529 PREPAID TUITION, COLLEGE SAVING, COLLEGE SAVINGS PLANS, FINANCIAL PLANNING, OREGON 529 PLANS, TUITION PLANS

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