The primary reason we decided to start a scholarship was the gratitude we felt toward those who provided funding for the scholarships we earned while in medical school. We wanted to start something that would grow as our careers grew.
Dr. Molly Hinshaw (’94 BS EDU, ’00 MD), on the medical school scholarship established with husband Dr. Louis Hinshaw (’94 BS L&S, ’00 MD)
Under Age 60
At this stage in life, some of the financial issues you may find yourself dealing with are:
Accumulating and preserving wealth
Managing debt
Prudent asset management
Discretionary savings programs
Long-range planning for retirement and emergencies
Diversifying investments and establishing a growth strategy
Creating a simple will and estate plan — providing for heirs and bequests to charity
Increasing income; increasing debt
For the charitably inclined, certain types of gifts can provide solutions to taxing problems.