Despite declines in the 2008 stock markets, 529 plans offer a sensible way for parents to save for college. Add this to tax laws that recognize and credit certain educational expense, parents can gain certain tax credits of tax deductions that will positively impact their tax liability. Howard Freedman describes how these plans work and how the paycheck can allow payroll deductions to make the savings process much easier. Whatever your situation, there are now many more options to save for college and realize greater tax benefits

How do you deal with financial aid officers if you do not qualify for merit based aid? This informative article describes what you need to know and how top justify your request for additional fianancial aid.

“Why are things so expensive today is a question most Americans are asking?" Blame it on energy costs, the sagging financial markets, and perhaps our own spending and credit management, but however you slice it, the cost of college is not likely to decrease. Yet despite the panic, families can find ways to deal with sticker shock as long as they are realistic and find the best colleges that offer the best educational value. "Overcoming Sticker Shock" was written to offer families hope that a college education can be affordable if you maintain your focus and don't allow emotion to overshadow the reality of the financial situation.