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College: Graduation rates are important

As we continue our college series, we re-discover that graduation rates are important on influencing the cost of college.

College: Planning for college sucks

I investigate the college planning and financial aid application process over the past three weeks. I am not impressed with the complexity and olanning involved. We add two mistakes to avoid and one article we recommend you read as you start your college preparation journey.

Education: San Francisco’s college savings program for kindergartners grows up

We discuss San Francisco’s first in the nation program to automatically start a college savings account for every kindergartener, and the success of that program in encouraging high school students to attend college.

Opinion: College preparation is stressful

A rant on the stress of college preparation and admission.

Finance: The “best” 529 plan

What’s the best 529 plan for college savings? There isn’t one. We highlight 4 plans from Ohio, New York, Michigan, and Utah that are roundly praised.

Finance: Seven ways to pay for college

Here are three conventional and four unconventional ways to save on college costs