Saving enough for their children’s education is a major financial concern for many parents. With the current cost of a four-year college education reaching six figures in some instances, your child’s college education may cost more than you expect. This calculator is designed to help you estimate the cost of your child’s education, based on the variables you input.
Keep in mind that the age of your child may influence how you invest and the potential return on your savings and investments.
These results show the total cost of four years of college for your child and the amount you would have to save year by year — or the lump sum amount you would need now — at the rates of return and inflation you specified. Be aware that the sooner you begin the more manageable the amount you need to save each year. Return to the input page and increase your child’s age by one year to see the cost of waiting a year to begin your college funding plan.
Are you on target to meet your college savings goal? One of the factors that will determine if you reach your goal is whether the earnings on your college fund meet your expectations. This graph shows how much you’ll accumulate if your college fund’s earnings meet your expectations or fall below your expectations by 2 percent. You may be surprised by the effect of a mere 2 percent difference in your expected rate of return. Total accumulated if earnings fall below your expectations by 2 percent: $0.
The information provided is not specific investment advice, a guarantee of performance, or a recommendation. Rates of return will vary over time, particularly for long-term investments. Investments offering the potential for higher rates of return also involve a higher degree of risk. For simplicity the effects of taxes, fees, and expenses are not considered in this illustration and would reduce the results shown if they were.
This hypothetical example is used for illustrative purposes only. Actual results will vary.
This information is not intended as tax, legal, investment, or retirement advice or recommendations, and it may not be relied on for the purpose of avoiding any federal tax penalties. You are encouraged to seek guidance from an independent tax or legal professional. The content is derived from sources believed to be accurate. Neither the information presented nor any opinion expressed constitutes a solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security.
This material was written and prepared by Broadridge Advisor Solutions. © 2024 Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.
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