UW-Extension Offers Tips to Save for College
Friday, September 1st, 2017 -- 10:11 AM
-“They grow up so quickly!” How many times have you been told that or thought that as a parent?According to the UW-Extension, back to school time is certainly one of those milestones that mark the passing years, especially when your child is starting school fulltime. Before you know it, a kindergartener will be a High School Junior, looking at colleges and thinking about the future. Many parents, with the help of friends and family, begin planning for their child’s future higher education right at birth. That’s great to get an early start on investing in your child’s future, and yet not all families are able to save money for college when they have young children.
Finding money in the budget to save for college is a challenge for many families, yet there may also be some opportunities as your child gets older. To find resources and tools to help with saving for college visit the UW-Extension website at fyi.uwex.edu/collegesavings. For more ideas and strategies about household budgeting, contact Nancy Vance, Family Living Educator at Clark County UW-Extension (715-743-5121).
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