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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
From the Back Cover
Proven Strategies to Afford Your Children the Best College Education Possible--Without Breaking the Bank
Millions of parents each year struggle to prepare for the soaring cost of their children's college educations. Confronted with the lack of authoritative and easily-accessible information, many push it off for far too long--until it may be too late. David Braverman, senior director at Standard & Poor's Portfolio Advisors, is one such parent who sought to remedy that phenomenon.
The result is The Standard & Poor's Guide to Saving and Investing for College. Covering everything parents need to know to navigate today's confusing, costly college tuition landscape, this authoritative, all-in-one guide features: Pros and cons of 529 plans and other popular funding alternatives Guidelines for structuring tuition-friendly investing programs, and saving on taxes Methods for finding and getting financial aid--and minimizing the expected family contribution
The education of your family is one of the largest and most important investments you will ever make. Learn how to afford the best education possible, while receiving the maximum financial credits and assistance, in The Standard & Poor's Guide to Saving and Investing for College.
Standard & Poor's Press brings the impressive knowledge and resources of Standard & Poor's to some of today's most challenging financial issues. Other results-focused books in the series include: The Standard & Poor's Guide for New Investors How Charts Can Help You in the Stock Market The Standard & Poor's Guide to Long-Term Investing
About the Author
David Braverman is a senior investment officer for Standard & Poor's Investment Advisory Services and a member of the firm's Index Committee. He is regularly quoted in major financial publications and is a frequent guest on CNBC, CNNfn, and Wall Street Journal Radio network.
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