Plenty of people will tell you about the importance of college. They’ll tell you about how college graduates earn more during their lifetimes. They’ll tell you about how the value of college extends far beyond the academic experience. What they may not tell you is how you’re supposed to pay for it.

Of course, there are all kinds of financial aid available like grants and scholarships, but the most surefire and effective way to find money for college is to save it yourself.

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