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Kids Ain't Cheap
Kids Ain't Cheap
Brandon Marcus

The 3 Most Expensive Mistakes Parents Make When Saving for College

These Are The 3 Most Expensive Mistakes Parents Make When Saving for College

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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.

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