Wouldn't it be helpful to know what you will need when your child is ready to go to college? Tina Bonakdar Stamness, a financial advisor at Waddell and Reed, Inc., in Campbell and an ITP alum, will work with you and your financial picture to help with your planning.

After she helps you to know what amount will be needed to fund your college costs, you will then look at what current assets are available and what potential savings you will need, using both level and inflation-adjusted savings methods. You will have a plan!