Money for College

Retirement and college are both very expensive, and both times where you aren't exactly going to want to work to pay your way through it. The following is a look at some of the ways you can save for college... Continue reading "More Strategies for Saving for College and Retirement"

Saving for college and retirement can be difficult at its best, and seemingly impossible at its worst. How can the average American save for college or retirement without sacrificing money you need for day-to-day expenses? Here are a few tips:... Continue reading "Saving Strategies for College and Retirement"

When stocking your child's dorm room, ask yourself the following questions: Does your child already have the basics? If you answer no, then when stocking your child's dorm room, getting them things like dishes, shower towels, food, etc. are a... Continue reading "Need to Know: Stocking Your Child's Dorm Room"

When you go off to college there are a ton of things you need to take with you, and your text books and class schedule are only the beginning. If you don't take a checklist, chances are you will forget... Continue reading "Off-to-College Checklist Basics"

Tuition rates are continuing to rise and more students are finding themselves in a position of working two jobs just to pay for college. Student loan rates are rising and the standards to qualify for them have tightened, leaving many... Continue reading "How Sallie Mae Can Help You Pay for College"

Would you like to earn a diploma but you don't have the money to go to college? Sallie Mae can help you out! Sallie Mae has helped millions of students go to college and learn the skills necessary to survive... Continue reading "Using Sallie Mae to Help Pay for College"

Once you have made it to the goal you have set for going to college, now what can you do with your money to make sure it lasts longer? There are many dos and don'ts when it comes to money,... Continue reading "Money Tips for College Students"

So, when your children are growing up and they are making money here and there, how do you get them excited about saving for the future? This is a tricky lesson to teach to children, but if done correctly your... Continue reading "How to Get Your Child Excited About Saving for College"

Not only is it important to save money for yourself, but how do you get excited about saving for your child's college? It's one thing to be saving for your future, but to save for someone else isn't always the... Continue reading "How to Get Excited About Saving For Your Child's College"

Are you wondering how you are going to save up for your child's college, or even for your own? Is it too hard to try and put money aside each month for something that is so far in the future?... Continue reading "Benefits of Automatic Deductions From Your Checking Account"

Are you currently wondering how you are going to pay for college, or you want to pay for your child's college, but you don't know how? Don't be discouraged, there are many different ways to help you achieve this goal.... Continue reading "Alternative Funding to Help Pay for College"

Are you needing to save up for your child's college education, but you just aren't sure how? There are some great savings plans out there that can get you on the right track to saving for your child's future. One... Continue reading "Benefits of a 529 College Savings Plan"

Here are some things that you need to do when searching for colleges. Number One: The first thing that you need to do when doing a college search is to know important questions and considerations about the colleges when you... Continue reading "What You Need to Do When Searching For Colleges"

Consumers today have more options than ever in their attempt to combat rising tuition costs and save for college. One of the most popular (and perhaps easiest) is known as the loyalty program. These are also known as affinity programs;... Continue reading "Using UPromise to Save for College"

While we can all hope for the easy fix, saving for college often comes with a lot of sacrifice and certainly a lot of planning. While tuition costs keep rising, there are very specific things that parents (and students) can... Continue reading "What You Can Do to Save for College"

The reality today for both students and parents is that not only is a college education necessary to be successful in today's workplace, it may also be very, very expensive. Many parents are overwhelmed with the seemingly constant increase in... Continue reading "Tips for Saving for College"

When the idea of saving for college is brought up, all the parents in the near vicinity seem to softly gasp and wear a slightly pained expression. While traditionally many parents feel that it is their responsibility to pay for... Continue reading "Saving for College: Tips and Tricks From the Experts"

Movies and advertisements may show beaming college graduates tossing their caps in the air while their proud parents look on. While every parent eagerly looks forward to a day like this, the reality is that this may have come with... Continue reading "Expert Tips for Saving for College"