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Saving for College - Pros and Cons of 529 - See It | iSpy Schools
One of the most important investment funds that people can put their money into is one specifically for a college education. This is perhaps the single most important savings type account one can have for themselves or their children. It is absolutely vital that this is started as early as possible as college is only getting more and more expensive and the number of college students that graduate with a load of debt is quite daunting. So watch the following video on the pros and cons of a popular college saving option the 529 plan. Also be sure to read the article regarding some tips on how to pay for college without running up the debt and share your comments at the end.
Banking for College - I Think I Need A Bigger Bank
The college years are coming and they are costing more and more each year. As soon as your kids are born start saving for the day when they come and decide that yes indeed they do want to go to college. The money you start saving now will may be the only money you can count on as grants and scholarships albeit plenty are not a guarantee.
Graduation Gift Shopping
After all those years of living together, drinking together, partying together and studying together its finally time to graduate and move on to (even) better things. Most people make some really great friends while they’re students and for most, graduation is an important occasion.
You book your gown (with your university’s colors of course) make sure your parents have got the camera (and know how to work it) and you’ve planned the after party. But there’s always the tricky question of whether or not to buy your closest friends presents. Maybe you just feel it would be a nice way to mark how you’ve appreciated how they’ve been there for you over the years or maybe you are being bullied into it because everyone else is getting you something!
College Searching Tips
If you are even thinking about going to college in the next few years, visiting your potential colleges is one of the most important steps that you can take. Just like you wouldn't buy a car without going for a test drive, you would be amazed at what you can learn about a school in just a few hours. So, to help you get started, here are some tips to make the most of your visits:
-Start by visiting one type of each college you are considering. For instance, if you are not sure whether you would like a smaller or larger college, visit a couple of schools that are close by that represent each type, like a large public school and then a smaller private school. At least now, you'll have something to compare.
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