Archive: Luke Delorme

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When Trump accounts were introduced this July, I wondered: Should I take advantage of it? This somewhat convoluted vehicle is really a long-term retirement savings account for minor children. How should it stack up against my other savings priorities? Financial planning starts with goals such as paying off debt and saving for retirement, college, a…

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Almost everyone struggles with debt at some point. In my early 20s, I learned some hard lessons about credit card debt. In my early 30s, I paid back graduate student loans that soaked up a huge share of my income. I came out intact both times, but I can relate to having a big debt…