John Barnes - LPL Financial Planner

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Every dollar you set aside today reduces the debt burden on your future student tomorrow. Whether you are just starting or looking to optimize your current strategy, this tool helps you visualize your progress and identify the best path forward for your family's education goals.

Your Current Situation

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College Cost Projections

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Your Projection

Total savings at college start
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College Cost Breakdown

Future cost of four years of college
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Projected surplus
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Savings Over Time

Congratulations on making education savings a priority. Since you are in a strong position, the next step is optimization. We can now explore whether to continue overfunding this goal or pivot your surplus toward other wealth-building opportunities.

The Expected Rate of Return is a hypothetical example used for illustrative purposes only. It is not representative of any specific investment or combination of investments. This worksheet provides estimates based on certain assumptions, including the rate of inflation. The results are not a guarantee of performance, specific investment advice or a forecast. The rate of return on investments will vary over time, particularly for longer-term investments. Investments that offer the potential for high returns also carry a high degree of risk. Actual returns will fluctuate.

 

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