Pexels - CC0 License College is one of life’s biggest milestones. However, it is also something that can stress a lot of people out, especially parents who feel like they have to save and pay for it. The good news is that there are ways around this problem. Yes, it helps if you started saving twenty years ago, but even if you didn’t, there are still things you can do. This post is going to assume that you’re not using a 529 college savings plan . (If you are, then congratulations; you may already be in a reasonable financial position.) Instead, we explore some of the other approaches you can take to prevent college fees from ruining your life financially and emotionally. Conduct An Open Conversation With Your Child You want to start by conducting an open conversation with your child about how much of the burden of educational costs they will need to bear in the future. While you might be able to pay for some of it yourself, they may have to shoulder the remainder of t...
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