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Once you’ve decided to continue your education past high school, the next step is choosing where you want to go…
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In past years, contributing to a 529 plan presented a clear risk to parents and grandparents. It's always been a…
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Money expert Clark Howard extolls the virtues of 529 plans every chance he gets. You put money into those plans…
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For parents of children with disabilities, tax-free Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts can be an invaluable tool for…
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If you've sent kids to college, you've probably heard of FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). FAFSA offers federal…
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If you're interested in learning a new skill, hoping to get a raise at work or considering a career change,…
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It's a natural inclination for parents to start thinking about a child's education as soon as their baby is born.…
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Student loan debt in the U.S. has reached $1.55 trillion including both federal and private student loans. It's no secret…
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Welcome to Ask Clark, a column designed to answer your financial questions, by money expert Clark Howard. How Can I Find…
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The idea of student loan debt can be pretty terrifying — especially considering the average student loan debt for a…
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It's no secret that some degrees pay off more than others, but there are other important factors involved when it…
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One presidential hopeful wants to do student loan forgiveness in a big, bold way — but does that mean you…
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The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program is pitched as a lifeline for students who emerge with student loan debt from…
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It might be tempting to think bigger is better when it comes to saving for a child's future education expenses,…
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What happens when a college gets a failing grade and goes out of business? While it's not widely known, there…
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When you're at a college, have you ever noticed there seems to be one bank that has a lockdown on…
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Looking for the best 529 plan to help you save for education expenses? Here's my annual list of the top…
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The U.S. Department of Education has issued a scam alert about some companies that promise to help lower monthly payments for…
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If you think the cost of a four-year degree is expensive, try piling on another two or more years of…
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The future of education is all about lifelong learning, but too many people don't further their education after they get…
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If you're looking to learn more, challenge yourself or 'get out of your comfort zone,' there are plenty of resources out…
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Tuesday, May 3, is National Teacher Appreciation Day, which makes this week Teacher Appreciation Week! Teachers are such an important part of…
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While kids across the country soak up the last few weeks of summer, parents are already in back-to-school mode and…
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Student discounts are an interesting topic. They don't typically give you a discount for anything on campus, because those amenities…
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Now that 2017 is rolling along, the holiday bills are rolling in and cash is tight. But guess what? We…
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In the continuation of a disturbing trend, your driving record is becoming less and less relevant to setting your auto…
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Skills pay the bills, at least according to a lot of early '90s hip hop. But that doesn't mean you…
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If you missed out on attending an Ivy League university due to your less than stellar grade point average, then…
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Want to make your kid into a mini Mark Zuckerberg? There's a new tool out that gives young kids a…