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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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Tips for Maximizing Your Child’s Eligibility for Financial Aid

photo credit: Fields of View Don’t use retirement funds to pay for college expenses. They are not counted in the federal need analysis formula. As you develop a strategy to increase your financial aid eligibility, you should ask yourself whether using a specific investment strategy is consistent with your ethical values as well as your [...]

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