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Preparing for college means more than just academic planning-it also means understanding your finances. In this section, we break down the essentials of saving, budgeting, credit, and investing to help families and students make informed choices. Whether you're starting early or catching up, our guidance can help you strengthen your financial foundation for college and beyond.
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How to Build a $200,000 College Fund Without Changing Your Budget
How to Build a $200,000 College Fund Without Changing Your Budget

How redirecting everyday baby expenses into a 529 college savings account can build serious college savings without changing your lifestyle.

Why Employers Are Adding College Savings Benefits
Why Employers Are Adding College Savings Benefits

College costs are the number one financial stress for employees with families. Here is why forward-thinking employers are adding tuition benefit programs and what to look for when evaluating them.

College Application Fees
College Application Fees

A guide to understanding and reducing the costs of applying to college.

10 Ways to Afford the College You Love
10 Ways to Afford the College You Love

Here are 10 smart ways students can make their dream college more affordable.

Thriving on Your Own: Essential Skills for Campus Life
Thriving on Your Own: Essential Skills for Campus Life

A practical guide to life skills every student needs when living away from home for the first time.

Starting College Strong: A Guide for First-Year Students
Starting College Strong: A Guide for First-Year Students

Practical tips for navigating academics, campus life, and newfound independence.

Guidebook: College Seniors Edition
Guidebook: College Seniors Edition

This article aims to provide you with valuable insights and practical advice as you prepare to enter the real world.

Grandparent 529 Contributions and the New FAFSA: What Changed
Grandparent 529 Contributions and the New FAFSA: What Changed

The new FAFSA rules changed how grandparent-owned 529s affect financial aid and it's actually good news for families. Here's what the update means for you.

Desktop, Laptop, Handheld Devices - What Tech to Bring to Class?
Desktop, Laptop, Handheld Devices - What Tech to Bring to Class?

This article we will talk about finding a daily driver for classwork and provide different use cases to help students identify what piece of hardware they should pick up as their own "daily driver."

Smart Strategies to Save for College: 5 Effective Ways to Plan Ahead
Smart Strategies to Save for College: 5 Effective Ways to Plan Ahead

Explore practical college funding options, from 529 plans to Tuition Rewards-, to help your family prepare for future educational expenses.

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Why You Should Thrift in College
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Why You Should Thrift in College

This article will explore some of the perks of thrift shopping and tips for doing it well.

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Financing a Vehicle as a College Student
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Financing a Vehicle as a College Student

This article will teach you all you need to know when it comes to financing a vehicle as a college student.

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FastTrak

What if colleges applied to you? Seems counterintuitive, right? It's not.

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