Financial Advice for the Sandwich Generation
Between "boomerang" children moving home on the one hand and financially dependent parents on the other, the Sandwich Generation could use a break -- and some sound advice.
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The High Cost of Higher Education Explained in One Simple Graphic
College costs in America have gone through the roof, rising far faster than the costs of housing or health care: Here, in one infographic, is the tuition explosion explained.
How Colleges May Be Helping Banks Rob Their Students
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has reason to believe colleges are letting their students get snookered by the banks the schools partner with, and it has launched an inquiry.
This Weekend's Best Deals
Every Friday, we scan the weekly ads, deal sites and retailer marketing emails to find the best deals available for the coming week. Here are a few of the best freebies and limited-time offers we found.
ETFs and 529s: Two Smart Money Moves That Don't Go Together
Exchange-traded funds are among the most popular recent innovations in the investing world -- with good reason: They offer a host of advantages over mutual funds. But they aren't a universally good solution: They make no sense at all within 529 college savings plans.
Why to Save for Retirement First, Your Kids' Tuition Second
One of the hardest decisions parents have to make is whether to put money toward their kids' college educations or toward their own retirement. But as emotionally charged as it may be, the answer is a no-brainer.
Study Up on Cutting the Cost of College Tuition -- Savings Experiment
Ian Welham of Complete College Planning Solutions discusses ways to save on college tuition.
How I Paid for College on a Paperboy's Salary
I know what a daunting task it is to pay for college. But it's not impossible -- even on a paperboy's income. I did it, and hopefully some of what I learned on the route to college graduate will help inspire you, your kids, or your local paper carrier.
