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Wall Street Slump Hits College Funds

When it comes to Wall Street's 40 percent fall this year, the worries of some aging baby boomers extend beyond their 401(k) and IRA accounts. Americans had $101.7 billion invested in 529 college savings plans as of Sept. 30, down from $110.6 billion at the end of June, according to the College Savings Foundation.

Kids in U.S. Saving for College, Cars

One of the upsides to a down economy is that children are learning to save money. Although the recession is unofficially over, the state of the economy has not been lost on young consumers and savers.

Obama's Ideas on Saving for College

Dismal college savings statistics among middle-income families have the Obama administration pushing for a series of changes to 529 plans, the tax-favored higher education savings accounts. But industry experts gave the proposed changes mixed reviews.

Heading Back to School? Prepare to Live on a Student Budget

Many workers these days, especially those who have been laid off, are returning to school to better their job skills and improve their marketability. While this investment in yourself is a wise move, keep in mind that it will affect your overall finances because you're at a different stage of life than when you were last in school.

Dream of College Thrives in Hispanic Community, Survey Shows

Hispanic Americans are strongly committed to achieving the American dream of a college education, a new nationwide survey by OppenheimerFunds shows. But in a troubled economy, that goal is "under siege," as only a small percentage are able to save up to make the dream a reality.

Tough Times for State College Tuition Plans

The ailing economy could jeopardize college tuition programs that allow prepayment of future tuition costs at today's prices, analysts said.

Paying For College During an Economic Downturn

Just like a car buyer does research, makes comparisons and gives the vehicles test drives, so too should parents and students be savvy shoppers when it comes to choosing a college that is the best value for the money.

Repaying Sallie Mae Starts Before Graduation

"The freshman 15" may no longer just apply to college weight gain. Now the extra baggage a student carries during the first college year could be fiscal. Sallie Mae, the nation's largest provider of private student loans, is replacing its usual version of the student loan with a shortened model that will require some students to begin repayment while they are still in school.

Stimulus Funds Could Roil Education Debate

The $100 billion headed for U.S. schools as a part of the president's economic stimulus plan could affect educational reform efforts, a researcher says. In the new issue of Education Next, Richard Lee Colvin of the Teachers College at Columbia University wrote there is a rift among Democrats over how to improve the nation's schools.

Stimulus Bill Should Help with College Costs

As political and financial experts continue to pore through the numbers contained in the economic stimulus bill signed by President Barack Obama Tuesday, college officials are pondering exactly what the nearly 1,100-page bill means for higher education.

Schumer Wants Student Loan Market to be Protected

Sen. Charles Schumer says particular attention needs to be paid during the current financial upheaval to make sure the student loan market is protected from the credit crunch.

Parents Saving Less for Kids' College Education

Parents are saving less for their children's college education this year than last year, and more people have saved nothing at all, according to the survey by the Washington-based College Savings Foundation. Estimating that tuition and board will increase 5 percent annually, the projected cost of college in 15 years will be more than $100,000 for a four-year public college and more than $200,000 for a private college. The nonprofit foundation has suggested some potential solutions for parents faced with the shock-and-awe of such crushing numbers.

How to Go to Business School for Free

Many business school applicants figure their essay writing is done when they learn they've gotten into one of the top business schools. Not so fast. With tuition for a top MBA program averaging $150,000 for two years, and nearly 90% of students taking out loans, business school is increasingly becoming a more expensive proposition. Yet every year, a highly selective group of students manages to snag a full-ride scholarship or fellowship. Here's the scoop.

Children are Expensive From the Word 'Go', But Financial Planning Makes a Difference

Financial planning is important even before the baby's arrival. Births are very costly, of course: a typical, uncomplicated pregnancy costs about $14,000, with between $1,455 and $7,884 coming out of parents' pockets for non-Caesarean births. Parents-to-be often overlook the career decisions necessary when planning a family, even immediate, short-term issues like whether the mother's employer pays during maternity leave. Here are some examples of how to get your ducks in a row.

Best 529 Plans Ranked by College Savings Site

If you're looking to pick a 529 college savings plan, you might want to check out options offered by West Virginia or Nebraska, which were among the top performing plans in the past year. SavingforCollege.com, a unit of Bankrate Inc., on Friday will release its rankings for top performing plans that were sold directly to investors.

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