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A while back, I wrote a post where I mentioned the different reasons my sister and I got good grades in high school. I said, and I quote, “She got good grades so she could play volleyball (another subject for another blogpost).” As my right as a blogger, I am choosing to revisit that subject today.

I think you would be hard-pressed to find someone who does not have at least one regret in life. One of my few great regrets is the fact that I did not play volleyball in high school. I love to play volleyball. I have played a lot of rec ball since high school. I’m over 50, I still play regularly, and I am pretty good, if I do say so myself. Those with whom I play are very complimentary (they can’t believe I’m old enough to have two children over 30). I honestly think that if I had played, my life would have taken an entirely different path, but then I would not be here, right now, blogging for you wonderful people.

I have another regret, and that is not taking full advantage of the stock market by investing in the right places at an early age, especially on behalf of my children’s college funding. I am hoping that you can learn from my short-sightedness.

When you invest money in the right way, it can grow pretty quickly over time. I suggest you check into saving money for the future, especially concerning your children’s post-high school education. Check out this session of Parent Conversations to learn a little more. You can visit www.savingforcollege.com for more information. I am also happy to recommend an advisor–you can email her at Sharilee@MyDiscoveryDestination.com.

Be smarter than me. Plan better than I did. 

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