{"product_id":"9781118068885","title":"529 and Other College Savings Plans For Dummies","description":"There’s no question: The cost of college continues to soar, even when the rest of the economy stagnates, and this reality is not likely to change any time soon. Fortunately, everyone, including you, the various governments (federal and state), and the colleges themselves, are in on this secret, so everyone can plan and plot, well in advance of that eventual first day of your child’s freshman year, ways to get that child there, and ways to help you pay the bills when they happen. Consider this book to be your accomplice. \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e529\u0026amp;Other College Savings Plans For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is simply a way to find a reasonable solution to a seemingly unreasonable problem: saving for future college costs in the sanest, least stressful way possible for you. In keeping with the theme of stress reduction, you can use this book in a variety of ways:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAs a reference:\u003c\/b\u003e It’s all here: the ins, the outs, the do’s, and the don’ts. The world of college savings is one of very specific rules, and they’re here, in all their glory, and they’re all explained.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAs an advisor:\u003c\/b\u003e It’s a case of the very good savings techniques, the merely okay savings techniques, and the truly ugly techniques (which you really want to avoid), and this book highlights them all.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAs a little light reading:\u003c\/b\u003e Amazingly enough, the topic of money can be mildly amusing, and college savings is no exception. Read this with an eye towards the absurd, and you won’t go far wrong.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis down-to-earth book is designed to explain the strategies that are out there to help you save, save, save. There’s no doubt that the bill will be large; there’s also no question that, with planning, strategy, and purpose, you can achieve your goal. To help you get there, this book covers all these vital topics, and more:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEvaluating all your resources\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstanding the basics of Section 529 plans\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking around the 529 shortcomings\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContributing to Coverdell accounts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoosing savings bonds that work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLooking at your investment options\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSearching for scholarships, fellowships, and grants\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTapping into your Roth IRA\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFinancial Aid 101\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this one-size-fits-all world, the powers that be have recognized that all people don’t save money the same way. Some save more, some save less, some can live with risk, and others can’t tolerate any risk. Clearly, no two are alike, but you’re all savers, either present or potential. Numerous options exist that make saving possible and desirable for everyone. \u003ci\u003e529\u0026amp;Other College Savings Plans For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is here to tell you that it \u003ci\u003eis\u003c\/i\u003e possible to understand the costs associated with college, both right now and in the future, and then find ways to pay for those costs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47107211821296,"sku":"9781118068885","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781118068885_p0.jpg?v=1763692560","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781118068885","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}