There’s a moment every parent has: you’re sipping coffee, minding your business, and suddenly the thought hits you like a rogue soccer ball—college is going to cost WHAT by the time my kid gets there?
The number feels imaginary, like something from a dystopian novel, but the reality is that higher education isn’t getting cheaper. And while most parents genuinely want to prepare, many unintentionally make money‑draining mistakes that cost them thousands over the years.
