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	<title>Education Frequently Asked Questions &#187; Saving for College</title>
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		<title>What are some simple tips to save money for college?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Nov 2010 23:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maxim Thomas</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Saving for college is a very basic and fundamental duty of a parent, however difficult it may seem at the time.  There are new investment opportunities and new programs that may make the decision making process that much more complex.  However, in order to get a simple understanding of how things work one just has to get a fair knowledge of the options so that the returns are maximized on each and every dollar that is saved for the future with regard to the education fund. Set a goal One must understand that nothing is impossible to achieve.  Even if ... (<a href="http://www.educationcenters.com/faq/financial-aid/saving-for-college/what-are-some-simple-tips-to-save-money-for-college-1083.php" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to What are some simple tips to save money for college?" class="more">more</a>) <span class="date">November 27, 2010</span>]]></description>
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		<title>How to save for college with a student&#8217;s saving account?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2010 23:01:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maxim Thomas</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Saving for college with student savings accounts as they are young is a wise thing to do and quite different from other forms of saving for their future education etc.  Children need not worry about their future educational expenses or any other requirements that might arise at the college-going age.  It is the duty of the parents to worry about these expenses that are related to college or their children’s higher studies etc.  One can arrive at the future costs with regard to education by using a simple calculator that is available on the net.  The harsh reality is that ... (<a href="http://www.educationcenters.com/faq/financial-aid/saving-for-college/how-to-save-for-college-with-a-students-saving-account-1081.php" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to How to save for college with a student&#8217;s saving account?" class="more">more</a>) <span class="date">November 26, 2010</span>]]></description>
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		<title>How to save for college with 529 plans?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 23:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maxim Thomas</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[College education is very expensive and unless one makes realistic calculation of how much money would be required to fund the child’s education, one could be in for a rude shock.  Experts say that the costs would only go up each year and for a child born in 2003, the parents could end up shelling out at least around $95,000 by the year 2021 just for an undergrad degree (public college) and the figures could be much more startling in private colleges, around thrice the amount.  There are lots of children’s savings plans to choose from, but one has to ... (<a href="http://www.educationcenters.com/faq/financial-aid/saving-for-college/how-to-save-for-college-with-529-plans-1079.php" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to How to save for college with 529 plans?" class="more">more</a>) <span class="date">November 25, 2010</span>]]></description>
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		<title>What are my options if my college savings are insufficient?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Oct 2010 11:19:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maxim Thomas</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes your college savings could end up short and be insufficient to continue sending your child to college. Thankfully, there are plenty of financial aid options out there that could help you bridge that gap. Browse around if there are any scholarships, grants, and student loans that you could apply to for keeping your child’s college budget afloat. Student Loans This is the option to borrow some money from your federal government to cover your child’s college fees and expenses. Some loans require that your child demonstrates that he or she has great financial need for the money before the ... (<a href="http://www.educationcenters.com/faq/financial-aid/saving-for-college/what-are-my-options-if-my-college-savings-are-insufficient-996.php" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to What are my options if my college savings are insufficient?" class="more">more</a>) <span class="date">October 17, 2010</span>]]></description>
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		<title>What are the different college fund strategies to use?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Oct 2010 11:19:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maxim Thomas</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are various ways you could use to start your child’s college fund, and with today’s technology you could access them and see which one would best suit your family’s needs and interests. Here are some of the many college fund strategies available today along with the explanations of their uses. Section 529 Plans These are special programs available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia which help families save college funds for their children. Section 529 Plans have also permanent tax advantages where it is free from federal income tax, and these tax benefits differ from state ... (<a href="http://www.educationcenters.com/faq/financial-aid/saving-for-college/what-are-the-different-college-fund-strategies-to-use-994.php" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to What are the different college fund strategies to use?" class="more">more</a>) <span class="date">October 16, 2010</span>]]></description>
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		<title>What is the best way to make investments for college funds?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2010 10:18:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maxim Thomas</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With tuition fees going higher faster than inflation rates, it is best that you make investments to help with your child’s college funding. There are various kinds of investments that you could take part in to make your education-savings portfolio continue growing for the sake of your child’s education when he or she is ready to go to college. And stocks are one of the best investments you could take part in. You have to keep your investment in stocks simple, and you also have to stay close to mutual funds that have low expenses and strong track records that ... (<a href="http://www.educationcenters.com/faq/financial-aid/saving-for-college/what-is-the-best-way-to-make-investments-for-college-funds-992.php" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to What is the best way to make investments for college funds?" class="more">more</a>) <span class="date">October 15, 2010</span>]]></description>
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		<title>What are 529 plans?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2010 09:18:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maxim Thomas</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A 529 plan, named after their governing tax code, is a special program that families could access to help save money for their children when they get to college. These plans are available in all 50 states cross the country as well as the District of Columbia, and these 529 plans have permanent tax advantages where people could invest in them and not pay tax for the withdrawn earnings as long as these funds are used for educational purposes. 529 plans come in two types: Traditional College Savings Plans which are investment accounts managed by the state and they are ... (<a href="http://www.educationcenters.com/faq/financial-aid/saving-for-college/what-are-529-plans-990.php" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to What are 529 plans?" class="more">more</a>) <span class="date">October 14, 2010</span>]]></description>
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		<title>How do I choose the best college savings plan for my child?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2010 09:17:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maxim Thomas</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Choosing the best college savings plan basically relies on your financial situation. Every plan is different and is chosen according to individual preference. Mainly, there are two types of college savings plans – the prepaid tuition design plus the college savings plan. Here is a breakdown between the two: If you are on the budget, the prepaid tuition plan may just be right for you. Besides acquiring help from the government, it offers low risk and can guarantee that your child will have enough money to go to college. Thus, it could also help you in paying miscellaneous fees like ... (<a href="http://www.educationcenters.com/faq/financial-aid/saving-for-college/how-do-i-choose-the-best-college-savings-plan-for-my-child-988.php" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to How do I choose the best college savings plan for my child?" class="more">more</a>) <span class="date">October 13, 2010</span>]]></description>
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		<title>How do I find a good scholarship?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2010 11:38:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maxim Thomas</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have real limited resources for a college education, scholarships could be your best vehicle to aim for that diploma. Just keep reading and find some information and ways on how to land a good scholarship.  Invest a little more time finding for scholarships at least a year before going to college. This will give you ample time to check on the school’s academic ad athletic background, the benefits scholars get, the courses offered and the quality of education provided. Doing a comparison is a good help for you to come up with the right choice of college ... (<a href="http://www.educationcenters.com/faq/financial-aid/saving-for-college/how-do-i-find-a-good-scholarship-91.php" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to How do I find a good scholarship?" class="more">more</a>) <span class="date">April 30, 2010</span>]]></description>
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		<title>What could be some of my college education savings options?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:37:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Maxim Thomas</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are a number of ways on how one can prepare for college education. You can try to cut down on your expenses then set aside the cash that you were able to save but there would be better and safer way to prepare for the future.  We all know how expensive it is having a college diploma but if you start saving now then it would be easier sending your child or yourself to college. Here are few of the risk proof ways to save for you in preparation for college.  While finding some ways to save ... (<a href="http://www.educationcenters.com/faq/financial-aid/saving-for-college/what-could-be-some-of-my-college-education-savings-options-89.php" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent Link to What could be some of my college education savings options?" class="more">more</a>) <span class="date">April 29, 2010</span>]]></description>
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