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College Savings

Obtaining higher education can be quite costly. Whether you are saving for your child's college education or you are looking to put yourself through college you can find many great resources and tips here.
Understanding 529 Plans
Section 529 plans are a relatively new college savings vehicle that can make saving for college even easier.
How Much Should I Save for My Child’s College Education?
How much money you are saving is less important than how soon you begin saving. Compound interest is a wonderful thing and the longer your money has to grow, the more it will grow.
Using U.S. Savings Bonds for Higher Education Expenses
If you qualify, both Series EE and I savings bonds can be used for tax-free college savings.
Understanding Financial Aid
College may be expensive, but thankfully there are numerous sources of financial aid available to ease the pain.
How Much Will College Cost?
A college education can be expensive and it has been increasing rapidly. This calculator will help you project what it may cost at some point in the future.
What is the Value of a College Education?
Find out how much that college education is worth.

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