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Paying for college today can be an expensive and complicated journey.
For too many families, the path leads to lots of debt.
The average college student will graduate with more than $30,000
in student loans and face monthly repayments of hundreds of dollars
for several years into the future.
Parents covering college costs by borrowing through loans,
retirement accounts or home equity, are jeopardizing their
future retirement security.
Don’t let paying for college derail your financial life
and shortchange your future.
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