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Why college really is worth the money (and debt)
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The cost of college has become a crisis. Students (and often their families) spend hundreds of thousands of dollars in pursuit of a diploma. Data from the Federal Reserve for the third quarter of 2020 shows that for the first time total U.S. student debt has surpassed $1.7 trillion a 102% increase from a decade earlier which makes selecting a college one of the biggest and most complex financial decisions families make. Ron Lieber, award-winning Your Money columnist for The New York Times, recently released The Price You Pay for College, a book intended to help families navigate a confusing and often overwhelming selection process. Easily one of the most important sections of Lieber s college road map is devoted to what he calls value, or aspects of the college experience that may be important to a student and their future success. Here s what to look for.
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April 22, 2021 10:18 AM Brianna McGurran - Forbes Advisor
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Leading up to College Decision Day on May 1, high school seniors and others planning to start college this fall are making their final decisions about where to attend. That means comparing financial aid packages they’ve received and understanding just how much in student loans they may need to borrow.
To help our readers answer two difficult questions how much they can afford to pay for college, and how parents of children can save for college Forbes Advisor hosted a webinar on April 20 with Ron Lieber, the “Your Money” columnist at The New York Times and author of the book “The Price You Pay for College.” The webinar focused on how families can skip common mistakes when paying for college.