Newsletter | News Brief Jim West The Prepare Institute www.theprepareinstitute.org jim.west@theprepareinstitute.org HOME CONTACT Nov 6, 2019 Avoiding the Debt Trap for Your Child's Higher Education It is the dream of many parents for their children to attend college after graduating high school. However, as many of us have experienced, the cost of higher education continues to climb and is making it difficult, if not … Kiplinger The 4 realities of retirement spending that you need to know now Any sound financial plan requires that you figure out your retirement expenses in advance, advisers say. But since retirement can … USA Today Consumer borrowing rises, led by more auto and student loans Consumer borrowing rose in September at a modest pace, driven by more student and auto loans, though a category that mostly includes … ABC News Here are the 10 companies with the most cash on hand American companies are sitting on piles of cash, frustrating investors and leading some on Wall Street to wonder why they aren't … CNBC Millennials' Chronic Health Problems Will Limit Their Lifetime Earnings, Report Says More millennials in the U.S. are suffering from chronic health problems, potentially restraining the lifetime economic potential … Time Time to start your student loan payments? Here's what you need to know to avoid mistakes If you're a recent graduate who received your diploma in May, you're in for a real treat: It's time to start making payments on federal … USA Today What People Spend on Christmas Around the World With Christmas fast approaching, many Americans are scrambling to finish their last-minute Christmas shopping, decorate their homes … Investopedia The number of billionaires is increasing globally, UBS says The number of billionaires in the world ballooned in 2018, even as their collective fortunes dipped for the first time in three years … Fox Business 9 Essential Practices to Make College Pay Off Many parents and students wading through college applications this fall are experiencing sticker shock. Couple that with 44 million … Kiplinger Time your credit card application this bonus-friendly season In late 2017, San Francisco couple Riley Adams and his wife stumbled upon the Halley's comet of airline credit card welcome offers. For … ABC News Medicare Part B Premiums Rise 7% In 2020, With Premiums For Highest Income Couples Nearing $12,000 A Year The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has announced Medicare Part B premiums for 2020, and the base premium increases nearly 7% … Forbes "If you feel bad about having a lifespan of only 13 years, imagine paying taxes for 80 years!" Copyright © Randy Glasbergen Trivia Who is the Italian statistician who published a 1912 paper on the income distribution of a nation's citizens and who has now given his name to a measurement of inequality? See the answer below. How Expensive Is New York City to Live In? Life really does cost more in New York. To be precise, the cost of living in Manhattan was 148% higher than the … Investopedia What Year Was It? World War I Ends Germany, bereft of manpower and supplies and faced with imminent invasion, signed an armistice agreement with the Allies. The day was Nov 11. What year was it? Quote of the Week "Stocks have reached what looks like a permanently high plateau." Irving Fisher, Professor of Economics, Yale University, 1929 Trivia Answer Who is the Italian statistician who published a 1912 paper on the income distribution of a nation's citizens and who has now given his name to a measurement of inequality? Answer: (Corrado) Gini SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER   NEWSLETTER ARCHIVES The Prepare Institute The articles in our publications come from many sources. We do not endorse information or opinions appearing in linked articles. The articles selected are not sponsored, and we assume no responsibility for the accuracy of the information. Copyright for linked articles belongs to the linked source. A Newsletter Station Publication © All Rights Reserved.