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Dianne Williams Wildt, MBA
Certified Retirement Counselor®
Since 1983 in the financial services and investment industry
Retirement Pathways, Inc.
4500 Bowling Blvd., Suite 100
Louisville, KY 40207
Phone: 502-797-1258
Email: dianne@retirementpathways.com
Website: www.retirementpathways.com
July/August 2026
Advice For The College-Bound
You spent 18 years caring for almost every aspect of your child's life. Soon, your child will be heading to college and becoming independent. Help your child get ready for a life of independence – and responsibility – by reviewing some basic life skills.
Bank Account Basics
College-bound students need to know how to balance a checkbook, and that bounced checks cost a lot of money. Emphasize that an ATM card is not free money but merely simplifies withdrawals from a checking account.Establish Credit
College students can benefit from establishing their own credit early in their first year. Because high interest charges add up quickly over time, teach your student to pay off any balance each month so that growing interest charges do not create a financial burden. Building good credit while in school can lead to cheaper credit after graduation, helping students buy vehicles and rent apartments more easily.Health Insurance
Before your child leaves, ensure you are not automatically billed for college-sponsored health insurance. Usually, you can include or keep your children on your health insurance policy until they turn 26.Let Go
Teaching your child the basics of money now will help you let go and see your young adult flourish.CONTACT US
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