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Building Bricks of a College Fund Plan

Building Bricks of a College Fund Plan

College costs continue to skyrocket – at a pace that far exceeds the rate of inflation. But there is a bright side to planning for college expenses, and it’s getting a little brighter all the time – thanks to federal tax breaks that can make paying for college more affordable. The key point to remember is that you can create a college funding plan brick by brick, by combining a variety of investment accounts, tax benefits and financial aid sources. Here is a quick guide to get you going:

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The “Real World of College”

The “Real World of College”

A guest post by Dr. Brian D. Ray, Ph.D. Okay, it appears that the homeschooled students score well above average on achievement tests in elementary school and high school. And I am willing to concede my experience and research I have read suggest they seem to know how to get along with others— that is,…

3 Ways to Prepare Your Homeschooler for College

3 Ways to Prepare Your Homeschooler for College

It’s never too early to begin to prepare your homeschooler for college. Read these three tips to get your highschooler (and you!) ready for the transition.

How to Create Your Own Homeschool Transcript Part 2

How to Create Your Own Homeschool Transcript Part 2

  In Part 1 of How to Create Your Own Homeschool Transcript, we covered some basics of finding or creating a template. This time, we’ll cover what to put on the transcript and where to get help if you need it. For your own sanity and ease of recall, it’s best to have the transcript…

How to Create Your Own Homeschool Transcript Part 1

How to Create Your Own Homeschool Transcript Part 1

  If you’re homeschooling a college-bound child, the time will come when you need to prepare him or her for college. A major part of this is creating a homeschool transcript that provides college admissions officers with a summary of what your child has studied, and typically, how he has performed (grades) in your high…

The Facts on Homeschoolers in College

The Facts on Homeschoolers in College

The Facts on Homeschoolers In College Homeschooled in College With Higher SAT Scores By Dr. Brian D. Ray Are you comparing apples to apples or apples to mangoes? Are only the children of handsome, beautiful, genetically endowed, hardworking, and highly motivated parents involved in research on homeschooling? So ask some serious critics of researchers who…