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What does College Really Cost?
Before buying expensive goods such as cars and homes, consumers have a very good idea of the purchase price and how they will pay for it. So why isn’t this true when it comes to buying a college education? Four years of college can easily cost more than a car or even a home. But…
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Making the Most of a College Visit
It’s time to pack up and head off to visit a college campus. How can you make the trip worthwhile? Some visits may be as simple as an informal drive to a local college. Others may be week-long excursions visiting several schools. No matter the complexity, advance planning will help maximize the return on your…
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Which comes first: Saving for your retirement or your child’s college?
Spoiler alert: It’s not even close. You should save for retirement first. However – and this is a BIG however – you can do both. Setting up a college savings account alongside your retirement planning will benefit the whole family. You will give your child a great start toward college while you concentrate on building…
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Savvy Strategies to Pay the College Bill
Is your family anticipating a college bill, but a little uncertain about how much you actually will owe or exactly how you will pay?
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Do you want free money for college?
Who doesn’t want free money for college? Some canny students have paid their full college bill using third-party grants and scholarships. The more you find, the less student loan debt you are likely to take.
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How Grandparents Can Help Save for College
Many grandparents want to help their grandchildren achieve their dreams of college. Unfortunately, how grandparents save or offer assistance can unintentionally reduce a student’s eligibility for financial aid. Knowing some of the rules in advance will ensure that a grandparent’s good intentions are fulfilled without penalizing the student. If you are a grandparent (or soon…
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How to Increase College Savings without Leaving Your Couch
Use these holiday hints to increase college savings and by this time next year, you’ll be proud of your accomplishments. (…and don’t forget to clue in grandparents and other relatives to get a bigger bang for your buck!)
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Why is the cost of college different for every student?
When people buy things, they know the price and act accordingly. For inexpensive stuff, Apple-pay, a debit card or cash is offered without much analysis. With increasingly more expensive items, such as a TV, a car, or a house, consumers research. They consider options and shop around to determine what is affordable and how to…
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Student Loan Basics: The Difference between Consolidating and Refinancing
Picking a student loan that meets your needs requires an understanding of some basic concepts. Student Loan Basics empowers you with information to make informed choices to borrow for college and manage the debt after college. This article explains the important differences between consolidating and refinancing student loans.