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How much should I be saving for college?

A quality education is perhaps the most valuable headstart a parent can give a child. With college costs increasing at twice the rate of inflation, it is important to start saving early.

Current Savings and Assumptions

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NameCurrent Age
(0 to 30)
College Start Age
(0 to 30)
Years Attending
(0 to 20)
Annual Cost

Assumptions

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Any rate of return entered into the calculator to project future values should be a reasonable average return for the period. Rates of return will vary over time, and generally the higher the rate of return the higher the degree of risk.

The information provided here is to assist you in planning for your future. The accuracy of this calculator and its applicability to your circumstances is not guaranteed. Any analysis is a result of the information you have provided. Material discussed is meant for general illustration and/or informational purposes only not indicative of a particular product, and it is not to be construed as tax, legal, or investment advice. Although the information has been gathered from sources believed to be reliable, please note that individual situations can vary. Therefore, the information should be relied upon when coordinated with individual advice from qualified professionals.

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