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If you are a parent and planning on sending a child to college soon, you are going to be very happy once you read this post. That’s because there have been some very cool trends taking shape th...

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One decision you and your children will make is whether or not they’ll go to college and if so, where.  This is probably one of the most important decisions you will ever make but not for the ...

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School is just getting under way in many parts of the country.  If you have a child that is about to start or continue college I have some sad news.  There still aren’t any good courses on mo...

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There are a variety of ways to save for college. One option is to use prepaid college plans . But what are they and are they a good deal? How Prepaid College Tuition Plans Work. Prepaid plans all...

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You can actually get a full tax deduction for your 529 contributions. This is completely legal and available to almost anyone. Have I got your attention?  Good…..let’s get to work. Quick Pri...

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Your 529 plan allows you to grow money tax-free to fund higher education. But what happens if you’ve funded a 529 plan and your child really won’t need the money for college?  How do you get...

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If you are thinking about going to a for-profit college in order to fast track your professional career you might want to rethink your decision. A recent conflict between the Obama administration...

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Choosing the right college and the right major is one of the most important decisions your kids will ever make.  That’s why you’ve got to be part of the decision.   (That’s right. If you�...

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Is college a waste of time and money? I was talking to a young man named Andrew at a barbecue this weekend. He told me that he had just finished college and that he was excited about starting his...

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Do you believe that the only way to help your kids is to send them to expensive colleges?  It’s not true and I have the experience to prove it. Here’s an email I received recently that might...

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