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How do parents pay for college?
This is one of the questions I get asked more by moms than just about any other. We obviously all want the best for our children’s future, but the cost of our children’s future education is astronomical (and growing larger by the year). It is no wonder it keeps many of you up at night. Parents should evaluate, and encourage their children to think about a college education as an investment decision. Below is a framework for how to think about it, as well as important statistics and data points to consider, and links to numerous resources for college savings plans, student loan options, and more.
Meghan spent nearly a decade as a Financial Analyst, before spending the last 7+ as a SAHM to three little ones. She shares simple money tips for moms to help your family reach your financial goals by building a financial plan you can LIVE with!
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[…] demanded this. There was no expectation on their part. It was an expectation I placed on myself—a promise I made to myself, not to them, to me, that I would pay for their education. That isn’t to say that I would pay […]
[…] college is a great goal to work towards as part of your family finance plan. Learn more about how parents pay for college and tips for how to prepare for college financially […]
[…] ever asked how student loans and college tuition got to where it is today or worried about how you’ll pay for your kid’s college, you don’t want to miss this […]
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