Let's face it, unless you're Russell Simmons, you're probably going to need an investment plan to help pay for college. Even if you've been saving diligently, you can count on college administrators to raise costs with equal determination. You may have 18 years to save as much as you can. You may have just a few. But either way, this guide will give you the tools you need to maximize your investment growth.
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How Will You Get There?
First of all, don't panic. Second, remember that millions of people go to college each year. Third, read this section — it will focus your thinking on the problem at hand and give you two golden rules to follow from the start.
How Much Can You Save?
How much money do you have left over at the end of each month? Probably not enough. So rather than force you into some savings regimen you'll never be able to stick to, our worksheet helps you plan realistically for any shortfall.
Tax-Wise Savings
If you've done any research on the cost of college then you already know it's staggering — and rising. Mercifully, Washington has delivered some valuable tax breaks for those trying to foot the bill.
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