Your kid’s college dreams

Saving to avoid student debt [The Penny Hoarder Daily]( [can you afford college?]( [Your Kid’s Future]( [Can you afford it?]( Do you know what it costs to go to college these days? If not, you should probably sit down for this: a two-year degree at a public institution costs around $4,000 on average, and a four-year degree? You’re looking at a little over $27,000 … on average. That doesn’t factor in room and board. But if you [use these strategies to prepare for their college years]( you can figure out the best way to support your favorite student financially.   [For If You Needed Extra Money, Like, Yesterday …]( You’ve come to the right spot. Our team has compiled a list of [creative opportunities to make money from home](. Certainly, there’s something here that fits your needs. [Money Goals](   [should i give away my daughter's college fund?]( [Was I Wrong to Give Away My Daughter’s College Fund?]( If your kid didn’t go to college even after taking a “gap year,” [would you give their college fund away to someone else who needed it more?]( Dear Penny has opinions.   [6 Surprisingly Legal Ways to Escape Debt]( You feel like you’ve tried everything, and everywhere you turn, your debt is still there — impacting just about every area of your life. But we’ve got [a bunch of strategies you probably didn’t realize you could use]( to help you pay it off. [Grow that $1,000 in Your Bank Account]( [6 Money Hacks for Dummies]( Tired of feeling clueless about money matters? Say goodbye to financial confusion with our expert-curated guide to [foolproof money hacks for dummies](.   [Your Child’s Future Student Debt and Wait — What’s a 529 Plan?]( Millions of Americans are carrying a combined $1.7 trillion in student loan debt — and no one wants their kid to be buried in debt. The good news is there’s an investment vehicle specifically designed for education expenses: the 529 savings plan. It offers tax-free growth and tax-sheltered withdrawals for many education expenses. But before you open an account, it’s important to [know how a 529 plan works](.   [We'll Text You More Money Tips]( Some of the links in this post are from our sponsors. We provide you with accurate, reliable information. [Learn more]( about how we make money and select our advertising partners. We’re letting you know because it’s what Honest Abe would do. After all, he is on our favorite coin. © 2024 The Penny Hoarder. All rights reserved. 490 1st Ave S. Suite 800 | Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 | U.S. [View in browser]( [Mailing preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy](