How to Save for College (College Admissions Guides)

By the time a baby, born this year, is ready for college in 2021, the cost of a four-year private education will be upwards of a quarter of a million dollars. What can parents do to prepare for this astronomical bill? Start saving now!

This insider's guide shows how to do it. It offers expert advice to put away as much as possible, under the best possible circumstances, and covers everything from individual state savings plans ("529s") to the tax implications on financial aid.

And it's all written by experts–financial-aid officers. No matter if they are saving for one child or five, parents will find tips and strategies to make a difference.