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The 529: 5 Great Reasons for College Savings
It’s cheaper to save than to borrow: Regarding college expenses, today’s environment is much more multidimensional than the old maxim of “a dollar saved is a dollar earned”, as many utilize student loans to cover the rising cost of higher education. Having to borrow becomes a much more costly endeavor long term, whereas savings is…
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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?