Browsing Savings Tips in “Educational Planning”

Back-to-College Textbook Deals

The start of another semester at college will soon be here so it’s time to begin shopping for all of the text books that you and/or your student will need…

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Money Savings for College for Older Students

People may be going back to school at any age these days for various reasons. It may be that you have found out how important a degree is to…

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Use Credit Cards Wisely While in College and Save

It is not a bad idea to have a credit card in college. Credit cards help with identification, for travel plans, and in case of emergencies when you’re away…

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Computer Deals for Students

You will not always have to pay sticker price for computers for students going back to school or off to college. Think about these possible options. Although they may…

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Savings for College Visits

  • Because 50% of college applicants are only 100 miles from home and 85% are within 500 miles from home, the best savings is to visit on a tank of…

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9 Ways to Save on College Texts

  1. Buy used. Even the college bookstore has used texts from the last semester’s or the last year’s students. That’s not the only place to shop used; try Craigslist.org and…

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General Strategies for Paying for College

Here are some general strategies to help in saving money for college or finding money to pay for college:

  • Consider the thirds rule. Estimate the cost of 4 years of college. Have the…

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Tips to Help Pay for College

Financial Aid - You must start by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The earlier you can send this in the better. You can start…

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