College Saving

I love online shopping, I love to buy stuff from the comfort of my home. (It seems so fancy!) I love that I can save money on gas by not driving 40 miles to the mall, and that I can spare myself and others from the drama that is shopping with a gaggle of munchkins and I find that online retailers often have a better selection than their brick and mortar counterparts. I usually find great bargains from shopping online sales and clearance and by using coupon codes I find. Online shopping is, in... Read Full Story

Real life example: My family and I were able to earn around $600 last year through Upromise to help with contributions to my children's 529 College Savings Plans. Upromise is an outstanding program that helps you save money for your children's education. Essentially, it is a company that partners with businesses that have frequent shoppers programs, or those that sell goods and services online. The company allows these businesses to market themselves to members by promoting a certain amount... Read Full Story

The US House of Representatives passed new legislation last year that Democratic majority leaders claim is the largest college student aid package since the 1944 GI Bill. In reality, the College Cost Reduction Act of 2007 will do little to alleviate the financial burden for millions of college students who are confronting skyrocketing tuition costs and a crushing level of student loan debt. Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "College Saving". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article... Read Full Story

One of the most important things we can do as parents is save for our children's futures. I have two sites that will REALLY help you along the way. Little Grad save money for college through online shopping, you shop where you would normally shop either through the site or from your browser using their software. Each online retailer gives you a percentage of your total spent on their site, ranging from 1% to about 6%.You can have the money you accumulate deposited directly into any 529... Read Full Story