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How To Reduce Stress When Planning and Saving For College

If parents could describe college planning in one word, it would be Stressful! Parents have so many questions swirling in their minds, like How much does it actually cost? Where will my child go to school? How early should I start saving? Am I capable of paying the entire cost without uprooting my own financial goals? Is my child aware of the financial implications of student loans? Fortunately, hope is not lost! With a sound [...]

College Costs How Much? Why School Is So Expensive and Tips To Save Better

John Chladek2021-07-31T01:08:55+00:00July 15, 2021|529 Savings Plan, Blog, College Planning, Family Financial Information|

As many of you probably already know, the average cost of college in the United States has skyrocketed over the last couple of decades. In a 20-year time frame (according to educationdata.org), the average price per year has tripled and is now roughly $35,720. That is $142,880 for a 4-year degree! Why have college costs ballooned so much? What can parents and students do to prepare for this financial burden? College Tuition Is On The [...]