Ep 58 Should You Pay for Your Kid's College? College Planning and Financial Strategies with Steve Mullen

In this episode, we welcome public relations professional and podcaster Steve Mullen. Steve shares insights from his podcast 'Caregiving Gen X Style,' which he co-hosts with his wife, and also discusses his family's approach to financing their children's college education. The episode emphasizes the importance of budgeting, financial planning, and teaching children money management skills for a secure financial future.00:00 Introduction to Special Guest Steve Mullen00:17 Steve Mullen Shares Insights on Caregiving and His Podcast01:40 A Glimpse into Assisted Living: Wine Down Wednesday Story03:02 Navigating College Costs: A Parent's Perspective03:56 Steve's Approach to Funding His Children's Education06:16 The Benefits of a 529 Plan and Managing College Expenses18:21 Financial Independence and Lessons for College Students22:19 Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Steve MullenConnect with Guest: Steve Mullen Caregiving GenX StyleTwitterFacebookAre you ready to kick it up a notch with your savings?Be sure to join the 90-Day Summer Savings challenge starting June 3rd. Don’t miss out! Register today!!Are you looking for 1:1 support with your finances?Schedule a free Budget Break Thru Session to learn more about what coaching can look like for you. On this 30-minute call, we’ll explore your current challenge and how to start making progress forward.Visit my website to learn more about financial coaching, who I am, and discover more free resources and events.What topic or question would you love answered on the podcast?Not sure what you need to do to make retirement happen? Let’s identify your priorities and next steps in a Retirement Strategy Session. Book your session today.Looking to learn more about being retirement ready?Join the Facebook community Retirement Ready Hub to continue the conversation and learn how to accelerate your retirement progress.Wondering where your money actually goes each month? Get real answers on a money clarity call. Book yours today.Connect with meFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/dalene.higgins/