Tag Archives: college costs
How to Save on College Costs With the New ‘Net Price Calculator’
Sep 14, 2011 - Adding up college costs will suddenly get simpler starting next month. Here's why.
3 Tuition-Saving Tips – Plus a New Tool From Congress
Apr 06, 2011 - As the recession lingers, more high schoolers are considering the economy when looking at colleges. Find out how a new congressionally mandated calculator may help them - and how you can save on tuition.
The Short Answer: Quick Reader Questions of 2010
Dec 28, 2010 - As the year winds down, we catch up on our readers' questions – especially the short ones.
Using Savings Bonds as Tax-Free College Savings? 7 Things to Know First
Mar 28, 2010 - There are exceptions to nearly every rule. But the rule allowing you to earn tax-free interest on EE savings bonds when used for education seems to have more exceptions than most. Before you buy EE bonds for education, read this first!
Places to Get Free or Cheap Textbooks
Jan 04, 2010 - Textbooks can add hundreds or thousands of dollars to the cost of college, so it pays to know where you can find some for free and the rest for less.
Inflation Predictions for 2009
Jan 07, 2009 - According to the government, overall inflation has been low, and is expected to stay that way in 2009. But that doesn’t mean all prices are standing still. Where to look for the biggest price increases this year...
