college financial planning

If you have big university dreams for your kids, then you know there’s a big tuition bill in your future. Get ready with our guide to everything you need to know about saving for college. How much do you need to save for college? The answer, of course, varies widely: Community college or four-year university? Private or public? In-state or out-of-state? The latest reported data* on average annual tuition and fees shows anywhere from around $10,000 for a public, in-state institution to $36,801 for a private institution. The best answer to the question of how much parents should save, then: Read More