Saving For College

Arman Rousta

Parents generally feel uneasy when they think about planning for their children's college education. Here we explore some of the important issues that parents should consider when initiating this process, including the evaluation of public versus private schools, alternative savings strategies, and other ways to handle the rapidly rising cost of education in America.

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The Ten Commandments of Education Financial Planning

The Ten Commandments of Education Financial Planning offers college savings tips and strategies including what type of investments to look for and what type of investments to avoid.

The Ten Commandments of Education Financial Planning

The Ten Commandments of Education Financial Planning offers college savings tips and strategies including what type of investments to look for and what type of investments to avoid.

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How truthful are the claims of the fund managers that sell 529 plans and the brokers that assist them? Can you make sound financial decisions based on the information you hear in the media?

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How Philanthropy Helps Address School Quality and Overcrowding Issues

See how Bill and Melinda Gates, through their foundation, recently showed us how a successful entreprenuer or philanthropist can fill in the gaps in our education system.

Choosing 529 Plans: Where Do I Start?

529 College Savings Plans provide the best opportunity to meet the growing cost of college. This article provides the know-how on finding the appropriate 529 plans for your family, what to watch out for when chooosing a 529 plan, and how to start the enrollment process.

Teaching Kids About Money (Part 1)

This article focuses on how kids learn about money and valuable financial lessons. It suggests several methods that parents can use to introduce their children to the fundamentals of money.

How Can You Avoid Going Broke When Saving For College?

A quick guide to how families should approach the college funding process. Evaluating public versus private colleges, in terms of cost and suitability.

Families Get Major Tax Breaks with Promising Qualified Tuition Programs

A 529 college savings plan is a very simple way to save money for your kids' (or anyone else's) college education. In this article, we'll look at the benefits and the newly revised rules for 529 Qualified State Tuition Plans.

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