Going Back To College
I am 48 years old and have spent most of my life taking care of others. Now I want to do something for myself, namely return to college. Do you...
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I am 48 years old and have spent most of my life taking care of others. Now I want to do something for myself, namely return to college. Do you...
That panel included another speaker, Jeffrey J. Selingo, the author of There Is Life After College and professor of practice at Arizona State University. In an article for the Washington Post, Selingo has written four pieces of advice to give your kids when you drop them off on campus this fall. It’s worth reading. We get you started here with an excerpt:
If your children are destined for college, one thing is certain: You can expect to write some large checks to pay tuition, room, board, and other expenses. Although inflation is relatively dormant in most areas of the economy, it’s running wild on university campuses. According to the College Board, the cost of higher education is up roughly 5% from a year ago. In the 2009–2010 academic year, the average cost of a year at a private university was more than $35,000.
Investing as a college student is a surefire way to jumpstart your financial future and secure funds for your golden years.