People are always telling parents to put away money for their children's college education, especially with the cost of college rising so quickly over the past two decades. But it's…
Read article: How much should you be saving for college?With the cost of college topping $60,000 at some schools, it may seem impossible for regular families to afford higher education. But there are still plenty of quality colleges for…
Read article: The best college values under $30,000/yearEveryone knows college costs are up, but how does that rise compare to the increase in prices of other life purchases, like cars, housing and consumer goods? This chart shows…
Read article: Comparing the cost of college to other life purchasesWe've written extensively how college costs, both public and private, have risen dramatically over the past two decades and continue to rise each year. While nearly every college has raised…
Read article: These are the US colleges where tuition has skyrocketedWhile we believe you should major in a subject you enjoy because you'll do better if you're interested in the material, there's no denying that some college majors pay better…
Read article: The Highest & Lowest Paying Majors By Starting SalaryWe've expressed that the value of your college degree is influenced heavily by several factors, including choice of major and how much debt you take on to pay for it.…
Read article: Calculating the value of college majorsWith the cost of college rising, more parents are beginning to look at the return on investment of where they send their children to college and evaluating whether schools are…
Read article: Evaluate return on investment when choosing a collegeFour years at college is pricy enough, with the average cost of one year at a 4-year private university topping $40,000 and $18,000 at public universities. Over the course of…
Read article: College costs even higher for students who don’t graduate on timeIf you're looking to go out of state for college but don't want to spend the money on a private college, considering some low-cost public colleges is a great idea.…
Read article: The 10 colleges with the lowest out-of-state tuitionAs parents of college-bound students know, applying to college is more than a financial decision–it’s an emotional one as well. Our founders Rick Ross and Andy Leardini recently appeared on Winging…
Read article: CFG founders give advice to families paying for college