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Dec 02 2019

The Conversation on Paying for College

According to an article by Forbes, the average total cost of a four-year degree is now over $100,000, more than double, even when accounting for inflation, than it was 30 years ago. Perhaps even more shocking, the total college price tag grew nearly eight times as fast as wages over the same period. Working your way through college is nearly impossible and it’s no secret that student loans make up the largest slice of non-housing debt in the U.S.

So how do you plan for and advise your child as they weigh their post high school graduation options?

Student Debt

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Written by Marina Johnson · Categorized: FINANCIAL PLANNING · Tagged: COLLEGE SAVING, FINANCIAL PLANNING, student loan burden

May 23 2016

15 Things to Know About College Savings Plans (with special Oregon 529 Plan Tips)

Do you find saving for college a daunting task?

You are not alone. It’s important to know that you have options for tax-deferred education savings.

529 plans for college savings

The 529 is the most popular college savings plan available. We’ve identified 15 things you should know in order to get the most out of a 529 Plan, with a focus on Oregon 529 Plans.

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Written by courtney mersereau · Categorized: 529 PLAN, FINANCIAL PLANNING, INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, OREGON · Tagged: 529 ACCOUNT, 529 COLLEGE SAVINGS PLAN, 529 PLAN, 529 PREPAID TUITION, COLLEGE SAVING, COLLEGE SAVINGS PLANS, FINANCIAL PLANNING, OREGON 529 PLANS, TUITION PLANS

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