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	<title>FiGuide - A Retirement Plan That Works! &#187; College &amp; Education</title>
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		<title>California Finally Launches a Low Cost 529 Plan</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:50:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Don Martin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[529 Plans have been ridculed at time due to the high fees associated with them, however due to their tax-free savings for college and higher education, investors have not been deterred by the high fees.  However, one state; California, finally launched a lower cost 529 plan so that investors can put more money where it belongs, in your children's education. ]]></description>
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		<title>3 Jobs That Can Help Get Your Child&#8217;s Student Loans Forgiven</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:24:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Blankenship, CFP®, EA</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Students are amassing more debt than ever as the cost of education continues to outpace inflation and just about any other costs.  However, your there are several ways your child can get some, if not all of their student debt forgiven.  One way is through certain types of employment. ]]></description>
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		<title>Understanding the Real Cost of College</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 15:18:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dan Serra, CFP®</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[College costs continue to rise and it's never 100% clear just how much a student or family are expected to pay given that so many students are eligible for some scholarships and financial aid.  New resources are coming out however to help parents and soon to be students determine just exactly how much they should expect to spend. ]]></description>
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		<title>Why Are College Costs Rising So Fast?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 01:38:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Marc Schindler, CFP®</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There's no question, the cost of a college education is rising, rising, and rising, with no end in site.  While we may not be able to control the costs of college ourselves, we can analyze why the costs are rising so drastically compared to other goods and services. ]]></description>
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		<title>Is a 529 Plan The Best Way to Save For College?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2011 16:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tom Posey, CFP®, J.D., AAMS</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[529 plans]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[529s can be tricky, so it's no surprise that many parents and grandparents have questions about what to expect, whether or not there's a catch and so on.  Following are some basic facts to quell some of the mystery surrounding 529 plans and hopefully give you a starting point to work with when [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Planning for college? What&#8217;s your plan?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 13:53:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Spoto</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The booming cost of college continues to wear on parents and students as they try to grip with looming payments required to cover tuition and expenses.  Here is a way to create a well crafted plan before your son/daughter goes to college to manage the costs of paying for college.]]></description>
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		<title>College Is Just Around The Corner; Here&#8217;s What You Need To Do</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Feb 2011 04:32:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard T. Feight, CFP®</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have a child in high school and trying to figure out how you'll pay for his or her college education?  There are some last minute tips that provide parents with practical and timely advice on things parents (and their children) can do while they're in high school to better manage the looming costs of college.]]></description>
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		<title>5 Steps To Successfully Saving For College</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2011 02:54:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard T. Feight, CFP®</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[College & Education]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[With the cost of college increasing almost exponentially lately, I’ve had several requests for information on college planning, so I thought I’d put together some tips.]]></description>
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		<title>Major Changes Coming to the Coverdell Savings Account</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 14:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ken Weingarten, MBA, CFP®</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[College & Education]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Coverdell education savings accounts have allowed investors to save for their children’s education in a tax favorable account for many years now. Unless Congress takes action many important provisions will expire at the end of this year. Here are some of those changes:]]></description>
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		<title>Is Saving For College Still Worth the Cost?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2010 05:39:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lea Ann Knight, CFP®</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[College & Education]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Article in Summary: 




The average cost of state university tuition, room and board is $20,000.
The average undergraduate student loan debt upon graduation: $20,000.
The rapidly increasing costs of college combined with a depressed economy have made some families second guess if it is worth it to save for and pay for college.


Those of us socking away money for our kid&#8217;s education these past two years are beginning to feel like Sisyphus eternally pushing that rock back up the hill.  Our 529 accounts appear stuck in neutral while college tuition continues to skyrocket.  ...]]></description>
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