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The real deal about 4-year tuition
One university will now guarantee the net cost of your education through four years. The University of Dayton has an idea that I think is really smart. Did you know the offer letter a college will send to a high school student is a true bait and switch? It's like ...
Free continuing ed available
The future of education is all about lifelong learning, but too many people don't further their education after they get out of school. Now the beauty of the Internet can come to rescue with continuing education options from major universities for free. Coursera.org offers free non-credit courses online from 16 ...
8 money moves for new graduates
Assuming adult financial responsibilities may be one of the toughest tasks you face after college graduation. But if you approach the challenge in a logical and organized manner, it doesn't have to be as daunting as it sounds. To help you get started, here are eight critical financial moves you ...
Tuition discounts available at some private colleges
The cost of a college education may be getting cheaper, not more expensive, at some private colleges. A new study cited in The Wall Street Journal found that 45% of last year's incoming class of freshman received discounts on tuition. The reality is colleges have priced themselves out of the ...
Finding summer jobs for teens
The talking heads say teen hiring for summer jobs isn't looking optimistic this year. But that doesn't mean you have to be locked out of a summer income. With a little advance planning and initiative, it is still possible to make money before school starts up again. Consider the following: ...
Identity theft happens in the dumpster!
College students and young people in general are among the most-targeted groups by identity thieves. The Better Business Bureau reports that a quarter of all identity theft cases are among college kids. Meanwhile, a FOX TV affiliate cited different data from the Federal Trade Commission that said young adults age ...
Is paying more for a degree worth it?
Are you a parent with a teen making a choice about which college to attend this fall? Let go of the guilt about the price tag and help your kid make the best decision from a dollars and cents perspective. The New York Times cited a study that found college ...
Tips to avoid student loan debt
There have been so many recent reports about the burden of college loan debt. For those who have already graduated, there is a high rate of delinquency and default. For those who are in college, the level of debt and the percent of students taking on loan debt are hitting ...
Coverdell accounts offer way to pay for private school
You may have heard of 529 accounts, but Coverdell accounts offer a little known way to save for your child's private school. With a Coverdell, you pop money in that grows tax-free and is spent tax-free on educational expenses for kids in kindergarten through 12th grade. You can contribute up ...
A rising problem for private colleges
Enrolled in an online school? The brouhaha with private for-profit colleges like University of Phoenix points to a great problem in higher education.
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