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Old 06-27-2006, 11:23 AM
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Default Re: How much to save for kids' college? And what about life insurance?

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Originally Posted by poundwise
What about if you had them contribute themselves? That is, if they are paid from chores or given an allowance, etc. Have them put a certain percentage back to go into their own 529. Certainly, you'd still be putting the bulk in, but percentage-wise, they could be doing just as much or more. This will especially be something they can see, and learn the value of, when they get older (i.e. - in high school) and have part-time/summer job(s).

I really like this idea. Currently, they spend most of their allowance on foolishness and I don't know why I hadn't thought to make them save a portion of it. It would be teaching them a good habit also.
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