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Avoiding the Debt Trap for Your Child's Higher EducationPaying for College A four-year college experience could easily cost a family $100,000 these days. So, to make it work, parents need to do three things: Start saving early, help their kids be realistic and get a little creative.
By David E. Redding, CTFA, AEP
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Do You Save for College or for Retirement? What Parents Need to KnowPaying for College Here's a message that all parents need to take to heart: It's OK to put yourself ahead of your kids. In fact, putting your retirement needs ahead of their college costs is not only necessary but wise ... and, ultimately, thoughtful, too.
By Paul V. Sydlansky, CFP
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How to Help Grandchildren Pay for CollegePaying for College Follow these tax-saving strategies while gifting money to help fund their education.
By Emma Patch
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How You — and Your Kids — Can Make Smart Student Loan DecisionsPaying for College The commitments you make now have consequences that could last for decades. Being well-informed about student debt and repayment can make a world of difference.
By Roger A. Young, CFP®
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The College Debit Card TrapPaying for College High fees can make branded cards a bad deal.
By Sabrina Medler
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The Best College ValuesPaying for College Associate editor Kaitlin Pitsker joins the show to discuss Kiplinger’s annual college value rankings. Plus, Sandy and Ryan discuss tax holidays and other back-to-school shopping deals.
By Sandra Block
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20 Things You Need to Know About Getting Into a Military Service AcademyPaying for College The U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy and Merchant Marine Academy offer a tuition-free education—but getting in takes hard work and patience.
By Rocky Mengle
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Student Loans: To Solve the Problem, Understand the HistoryPaying for College It's no secret that college students today are in a bind. To avoid the pitfalls of crushing student debt, take a look at how we got into this sticky situation, and then make some smart course corrections.
By Chad Chubb, CFP®
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The Problem With PLUS LoansPaying for College New student loan rates are lower, but parent loans are still no bargain.
By Brendan Pedersen
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