Research and plan for the true cost of college
Non-tuition college expenses make up a significant portion of the price of going to college, but you may need to research to calculate the true costs.
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A 529 plan offers benefits beyond paying for college
There are numerous incentives for parents to save for a child’s future higher education, rather than rely on borrowing. Cost is one. Total charges at both private and public four-year colleges rose more than 4% from 2011-2012 to 2012-2013, according to the College Board. Source: The College Board, “Trends in College Pricing 2012.” Another incentive