Kids and Money: Many Financial Habits are Set by Age 7 by A. Scott White, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU® President, Scott White Advisors Research shows that kids’ financial habits may be set by age 7—which means that teaching them financial skills should start early. According to behavior experts David Whitebread and Sue Bingham of the University […]
Financial Literacy for Generation Z
Financial Literacy for Generation Z by A. Scott White, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU® President, Scott White Advisors Were your children or grandchildren born between 1996 and 2010? If so, they’re part of Generation Z—the generation following millennials. Gen Z-ers were the first generation to grow up with computers, smartphones, and the Internet. They have more information […]
A Grandparent’s Lasting Gift: 529 College Savings Plans

A Grandparent’s Lasting Gift: 529 College Savings Plans By A. Scott White, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU® President, Scott White Advisors Making it possible for a grandchild to attend college can make a difference in that child’s life—forever. A study from Georgetown University found that, on average, college graduates earn $1 million more in earnings over their […]
Identity Theft on College Campuses

Identity Theft on College Campuses College students are five times more likely to be a victim of identity theft than the general public, according to the FTC’s Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book. They are particularly vulnerable to identity theft because they often live in close quarters and are highly connected online. If your children or […]