Higher Ed's High Finance
Comparing the costs of colleges or grad schools and evaluating the potential return on that investment is hardly simple -- but it is critical
Multiple Choice in College Savings
A surprising -- if not bewildering -- array of options for socking away money exists. Learn the difference between a 529 and a UTMA
Tap the College Cash Machine
Aspiring students don't have to be top athletes or scholars to get scholarships and grants. But they do have to apply themselves
Tips from a Scholarship Whiz
This expert says start early (real early), don't stop looking for free money even if you're already enrolled, and knock on every door
Easing the Loan Payback Pain
With a July 1 rate rise looming, students with existing college loans may be able to lock in some superlow rates, if they act fast
The Scholar: A Class Act
TV's latest entry into the reality-show genre pits interesting kids in a contest for college cash. The result is surprisingly appealing
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Liquid Smarts?
College just keeps getting more expensive. But for investors in 529 college savings plans, there's heartening news
How to Bear Those B-School Bills
It's best to start planning before you even apply. Oh, and be ready for the shock of returning to a frugal, undergrad lifestyle
The 529 Ate My Tax Break
Even if fears of a bubble are overblown, it's a good time to start thinking defensively
College Smarts
With the Independent 529 Plan, you can lock in a discount on today's tuition costs for a child still in diapers at some 231 private colleges
A Lesson in Saving for College
Thanks to obscure savings-plan rules, the best way to finance your kids' education may be to sock away money in your own retirement account
Colleges in Crisis
Special Report: As costs spin out of control, funding is in retreat. Bottom line: Some fundamental changes lie ahead
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