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PUBLIC COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
A periodic report in which we showcase our readers’ top choices among Kiplinger’s 100 best values in public colleges and universities.
PUBLIC COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
A periodic report in which we showcase our readers’ top choices among Kiplinger’s 100 best values in public colleges and universities.
STARTING OUT
Here are four financial items no new parent should go without.
MONEY-SMART KIDS
With all due respect, I'd like to suggest that the Obama kids need a fiscal stimulus.
FAMILY
With the stock market down and retirement accounts depleted, it's even more important to discuss this touchy subject. But tread carefully.
ARCHIVES
Despite shrinking endowments, these schools deliver an affordable, high-quality education.
Too much debt? Too little income? Find a game plan that works for you.
Every bit helps, and scholarships aren't that hard to get. Really.
Take this chance to teach older kids the principles of financial responsibility. But keep your conversation positive and reassuring.
How does a 529 account affect financial aid? Is a Roth IRA a good alternative? We've got the lowdown on these popular college-savings accounts.
Is your shrinking 529-plan balance making you nervous? You're allowed to switch investments in the account once a year.
Boost your chances of getting someone to pay for your master's or PhD.
The current economic situation can provide a teaching moment. But it's important to keep your discussion reassuring -- and age-appropriate.
Don't take on more loans than you can handle. Students should consider their future income when borrowing money for school.
Tips to help parents teach money lessons and be financial role models.
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TOP COLLEGE VALUES Below are the top 5 Public College Values from our 2008 survey: 1. UNC Chapel Hill 2. University of Florida 3. University of Virginia 4. College of William and Mary 5. New College of Florida More Public College Values Value Colleges Center |
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