The Standard & Poor's Guide to Saving and Investing for College 1:a utgåva

Valuable Advice For Investors Of All Types From Standard & Poor's, Today's Most Trusted Resource For Reliable Investment Information

Standard & Poor's Press brings the impressive knowledge and resources of Standard & Poor's to some of today's most challenging financial issues. Covering subjects from saving for college to technical analysis to risk management, books in the series will give both independent and institutional investors the knowledge they need to dramatically improve their overall financial decisions.

Proven strategies parents can use to save for their children's education without going bankrupt

Just about all families, regardless of their financial status, are daunted by the prospect of paying for their children's college years.

The Standard & Poor's Guide to Saving and Investing for College helps parents determine how much they need to save, understand the least costly payment methods, know where to look for student loans and scholarships, and more. Bringing the full resources of Standard & Poor's to the table, this all-in-one, authoritative guide covers:

• Tax tips for taking full advantage of college saving and costs
• How students can best position themselves for available grant packages
• Pros and cons of popular funding programs, including the popular 529 plan