Saving for College

Containing the High Cost of College Mom-isms To matriculate is to enroll in something, usually a college or university. Your child is matriculating into college. You, at this time, are matriculating into a new group, too—the elite group of mot...

Nontraditional Options for College Savings Traditional methods of saving for college are still popular, but there are some newer and more creative methods of saving, as well. You really should sit down with a financial advisor, who will assess ...

The Cost of Higher Education Yearly costs at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, have topped $34,000 a year, while students at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., pay about $33,000. An education at the University of Pennsylvan...

Saving for College: Best Advice for FamiliesThe Hard Reality of Tuition CostsThe headline in the morning paper says it all: "Tuition Devouring More of Family Income." It seems that tuition costs aren't just rising steadily, like a financial icebe...

When considering possible investments for a college fund, look at those that provide a reasonable expectation for growth and limited risk. ...