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Student Borrowing on the Rise

More than half of bachelor’s degree recipients graduate with debt averaging more than $20,000. College costs have skyrocketed over the past decade, rising faster than the overall rate of inflation. According to the College Board, the average annual cost of a four-year public college, including tuition, fees, and room and board now runs $17,131. The [...]

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College Planning: Teach Your Children to Save

photo credit: nniknak Many financial experts believe the best time to introduce children to college planning is when they are in the sixth, seventh or eighth grade. Being part of the college planning process can be very educational for children, as it presents them with valuable financial lessons for the future. Children can earn money, [...]

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