Close out 2025 with a tax-smart giving strategy. Learn how donor-advised funds (DAFs) can help you minimize taxes, maximize charitable impact, and align generosity with your broader financial plan. At GW Financial, Inc., we help families navigate college costs, retirement planning, and charitable giving with clarity and confidence.

Retiring “on time” isn’t enough—retire well. GW Financial, Inc. helps families plan for income, healthcare, taxes, and purpose in every retirement season.

SMART financial goals = stress-free college planning AND retirement savings. Learn how to create clear, actionable goals for your family.

Maximizing tax deductions for college planning and retirement planning doesn’t have to be complicated. Learn the strategies to save thousands in 2025.

Prepare for tax season with a financial check-up! Learn how to maximize tax deductions, optimize savings, and plan for college and retirement.

Discover how Roth conversions can enhance your retirement strategy by minimizing taxes, increasing financial flexibility, and simplifying legacy planning. Learn how GW Financial integrates Roth conversions into comprehensive financial planning for long-term success.

Should you use a 529 plan or tap into retirement accounts to pay for college? Learn the pros and cons of each strategy and make a smart choice for your family’s future.

Debunk common myths about saving for college and retirement in this insightful guide. Learn how to balance both goals with strategic planning, maximize flexibility with 529 plans, and prioritize your financial future without unnecessary stress.

Learn how to balance retirement planning with the rising costs of your child’s college education. Discover smart college planning strategies, including consulting a financial planner, involving your child in decisions, and prioritizing retirement savings while exploring funding alternatives.

Thinking about helping your child with their student loans? This guide covers essential college planning tips to help you make informed decisions to support your child's financial future while balancing your own retirement goals.

Learn how to balance saving for your retirement while managing rising college costs. Discover strategies that help you prioritize both.

Discover strategies to harmoniously adjust your retirement planning to include your children's education funding, ensuring financial stability and peace of mind.

Discover how families like yours are successfully balancing college savings with retirement plans. Learn from real-life case studies at GW Financial.

Learn how families with multiple children can navigate college costs without sacrificing retirement. Understand financial aid income components, deductions, and strategies.

Learn how families with multiple children can navigate college costs without sacrificing retirement. Understand financial aid income components, deductions, and strategies.

A comprehensive guide for families with multiple children on balancing college costs and retirement savings. Learn how to navigate financial aid formulas and optimize your financial strategy.

Unlock the secrets of smart financial moves in times of extra cash or retirement. Learn about Money Market Funds, emergency fund strategies, and retirement planning. Your comprehensive guide to optimizing your finances for a secure future.

Retired individuals frequently contemplate the amount they can withdraw from their portfolio while avoiding the risk of insufficient funds. In response to this issue, the 4% Rule is widely utilized in retirement planning. It calculates a secure annual withdrawal rate from a retirement portfolio to prevent its rapid depletion.

Wealth experts offer various rules of thumb about how much you need to save. Some suggest $1 million, others say 80-90% of your annual pre-retirement income, and others still say 12x your pre-retirement salary. But what is right for you? And how do you know you're on track?