I have a 529 even though I don't have any kids. Today I put in $30.63 to bump the 529 to an even $100. That $100 is not a lot of money, but that 529 account means a whole lot to me, as does putting that small amount of money in.
See, I plan on adopting someday. There are lots of reasons, some medical, some emotional. For my already interracial family, I expect a lot of issues in the process. I just don't want money to be one of them.
From what I have read, adoption (domestic or abroad) sounds a lot like online dating. You put in a profile with isolated details, and you hope one of them speaks to an administrator or birth mother. I believe that if I can get my 529 up to 5K or 10K, that number that would show to the reader my dedication to my future child in some concrete, on-paper way.
(photo by subramanyan)
1 comments:
Hi there, just found your blog through Feminist Finance.
I think what you're doing is excellent. As someone who doesn't plan to have children, but who thinks they should still be taken care of, this is something I'm going to consider doing anyway.
The way I figure it, someone probably needs it, and if I can afford it, well, that's one more kid who just might make it in this world.
Looking forward to reading the rest of your blog. :)
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