Paying for College
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College Savings 101: Arguments Against 529 Plans and Alternatives That Might Work Better
Paying for College Before you pump money into a 529 College Savings Plan, make sure you have three important boxes checked. And even after you check those boxes, you might want to consider the alternatives.
By Casey Robinson, CFP Published
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How to Fund a Memorial Scholarship to Honor a Veteran
Paying for College With the help of a college or community foundation, you can establish a scholarship in the name of a loved one to help students in perpetuity.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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Best Ways to Pay for Grad School
Paying for College Getting an advanced degree isn't cheap. But you may not need to go into debt.
By Thomas H. Blanton Published
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Gifting College to Your Grandchild
Paying for College With college costs skyrocketing, some grandparents are looking for ways to help pay for grandkids' educations. But before you pull out the checkbook, consider these smart strategies.
By Mary Kane Published
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Invest in the Private College 529 Plan
Paying for College How you can use the money at colleges in the plan, and even at those who aren't.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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Colleges Slash Sticker Prices
Paying for College But lower published prices may not save you money.
By Kaitlin Pitsker Published
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How to Fill Out a FAFSA for College Financial Aid
Paying for College What you include on the application determines how much you'll receive in grants, work-study and student loans.
By Stacy Rapacon Published
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Beer and Circus: How Big-Time College Sports Is Crippling Undergraduate Education
Paying for College I’ve always been eager to debate the merits of athletic scholarships: Should college athletes instead be paid? Are these "student athletes" really getting an education while investing so much time and energy in sports? Do schools’ athletes really represent the broader student body? Sperber’s book questions the impact of college athletics programs on the student body at large.
By Robert Long Published
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How to Pay for College
Paying for College The tab for a four-year education is mind-boggling. But don’t panic: You don’t have to save the entire cost.
By Kaitlin Pitsker Published
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