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Student Finances

5 Common Mistakes in Saving for College (and How to Avoid Them)

June 14, 2017 (Last Modified: November 19, 2020) / CollegeBacker
5 Common Mistakes in Saving for College (and How to Avoid Them)Getting to college is hard work! Your kids will study for years, balance extracurricular activities, take challenging exams, and then spend hours agonizing over college essays. Then, finally, the good news arrives: They’ve been accepted to a stellar college! Is...

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Student Finances

4 Surprising Moments to Start Saving for College

May 31, 2017 / CollegeBacker
4 Surprising Moments to Start Saving for CollegeWhen is the right time to start saving for college? Most financial experts will tell you “right now” or “as soon as possible.” Indeed, if you’re in a financial position to start saving today, you should – even if your...

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Family Finances, Student Finances

New Parents! The College Savings Secret You Haven’t Heard Of

May 17, 2017 / CollegeBacker
New Parents! The College Savings Secret You Haven’t Heard OfWant to know a little secret? Less than 10% of Americans are “in the know”…… it’s a financial tool that could more than double your money for college over your child’s lifetime, and it’s called a 529 College Savings Plan....

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