Tuition. Fees. Books. It all adds up! College can be ridiculously expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. Don’t accept the idea that you’re going to pay an arm and a leg for college. You can go to college for free.
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5 Reasons Your Kid Shouldn’t Go to College (and What They Can do Instead)
[Note from Bob: I get WAY too many emails from readers who take out over $100K+ in student loans and upon graduation discover that even low paying jobs can be hard to come by. Many find themselves deep in debt with very little income – not exactly starting off on the right foot. I […]
5 Reasons to Put Your Retirement Plans Ahead of Your Children’s College
I recently spoke with a single mom who was planning to mortgage her paid for house in order to ease her children’s college burdens. Her logic? “I just can’t let them accumulate all of those student loans. What kind of a mother would?”
What Are the Average Community College Tuition Costs? (It Might Shock You)
A few months ago, my 17-year old son was accepted into a fairly rigorous technical college that focuses on mechanics. I was happy for him, but at the same time, knew the tuition to attend the school would not be cheap. When the recruiter tallied up the costs associated with going to through the program — my wife and I were a bit shocked.
How to Manage Money as a College Student
Campuses are gearing up for fresh-faced freshmen and returning students this fall. Many college students have a limited amount of money — along with limited experience in managing money. But the opportunities to spend are unlimited! Here are some tips for managing your money as a college student . . . .
Should You Use Retirement Savings For Your Kid’s College?
Saving for your child’s college tuition can be a difficult task, especially in today’s economy. According to a study by Sallie Mae, 60% American families save regularly for their child’s college tuition. A surprising 24% of parents who save, however, admit to using their retirement savings to cover tuition for their children…
8 Money Questions That Have a Lasting Impact on Your Finances
Making decisions can be hard work. Sometimes I get tired of trying to choose between all the options of life. Truth be told, some decisions that I thought were important turned out to have little or no impact on my life. Other decisions that I made are still impacting me (either positively or negatively). In […]
25 Best High Paying Jobs Without A Degree
There are a lot of high paying jobs available to those without a degree. These are the top 25 paying jobs that don’t require a degree… regardless of whether or not you get a college degree, you have to be a learner.
