Financial Topics Newsletter
Brought to you compliments of John F. Reutemann, Jr., CLU, CFP®

June 2009   Friday, September 3, 2010
Is It Time to Rethink College?
College costs can seem staggering. For the 2008-09 school year, the average annual total cost was $37,390 for a four-year private university and $18,326 for a four-year public university, up 5.6% and 5.7%, respectively, from the prior year (Source: Trends in College Pricing, 2008).
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Get Familiar with the Financial Aid Process
Over $162 billion of financial aid was distributed during the 2007-08 school year, with an average award of $8,896 per full-time student. Of that total, approximately 65% was in the form of loans and 32% in grants (Source: Trends in Student Aid, 2008). With so much money at stake, you should understand the financial aid process to maximize your share of financial aid.
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Taxes and Your Investments
Ordinary income taxes on short-term capital gains and interest income can go as high as 35%, while long-term capital gains and qualified dividend income are taxed at rates not exceeding 15% (0% if you are in the 10% or 15% tax bracket). One way to help maintain your portfolio's growth potential is to invest in a tax-efficient manner.
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Stretching Your Salary
In the current economic climate, many employers are cautious about increasing expenditures. That means your best bet for the near term is to make your current salary stretch farther. Some tips to consider include...
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Develop Good Investing Habits
Good investing habits are needed to ensure that you follow through on your investment plan. Some tips to hone your investing habits follow...
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The articles in this newsletter were prepared by Integrated Concepts. This newsletter intends to offer factual and up-to-date information on the subjects discussed, but should not be regarded as a complete analysis of these subjects. Professional advisers should be consulted before implementing any options presented. No party assumes liability for any loss or damage resulting from errors or omissions or reliance on or use of this material.
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