The big ticket items
Hidden and unexpected expenses
Location, location, location
The college savings mountain
If a family starts saving $100 a month at birth, what financial force helps that money grow the most over 18 years?
What is the average annual cost of tuition and fees for an in-state public four-year college in the U.S.?

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sloane American College Savings Mountain
From diapers to degrees, that savings mountain really grows. Over five hundred thousand dreams, for a future that glows.
Which of the following can 529 plan funds be used for besides traditional college tuition?
Why do financial advisors often tell parents to prioritize retirement savings over college savings?
Excluded college: The famous government estimates for raising a child stop at age 17, completely ignoring the cost of college, which can add $100,000+.
A tax-advantaged investment account designed to encourage saving for future higher education expenses. In 1996, the United States Congress created these accounts to help parents save for future college costs.

