Re: college vs retirement (was: Character of a growing girl (middle school question))

In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
beeswing <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>Richard wrote:
>
>>Bear in mind that there are alternatives for financing education, loans
>>and work-study, for example, that do not exist for retirement.
>
>Also bear in mind that if you sock money aside for retirement, your child may
>not be able to qualify for needs-based aid or work study or a needs-based loan.
>

I believe it's usually possible to borrow from your retirement funds
for education expenses, if necessary.

--Robyn