The College Funding Challenge
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There have been some major changes when it comes to college funding. So in this episode we discuss what parents and grandparents need to know about the total cost, to reducing that cost with the updated FAFSA, and how to save up with the 529 college savings plans.
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Chapters
1. The College Funding Challenge (00:00:00)
2. What is the cost of college? (00:03:04)
3. How can you reduce the cost of college? (00:09:29)
4. What do you need to know about the updated FAFSA? (00:14:07)
5. How useful are 529 College Saving Plans? (00:28:10)
6. What about other investment accounts or strategies? (00:37:47)
7. How can grandparents use 529 plans? (00:43:48)
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