The Standard & Poor's Guide to Saving and Investing for College [Paperback]

David J. Braverman (Author)

Book Description

Series: Standard & Poor's Guide to | Publication Date: October 15, 2003

VALUABLE ADVICE FOR INVESTORS OF ALL TYPES FROM STANDARD & POOR'S, TODAY'S MOST TRUSTED RESOURCE FOR RELIABLE INVESTMENT INFORMATION

Standard & Poor's Press brings the impressive knowledge and resources of Standard & Poor's to some of today's most challenging financial issues. Covering subjects from saving for college to technical analysis to risk management, books in the series will give both independent and institutional investors the knowledge they need to dramatically improve their overall financial decisions.

Proven strategies parents can use to save for their children's education without going bankrupt

Just about all families, regardless of their financial status, are daunted by the prospect of paying for their children's college years.

The Standard & Poor's Guide to Saving and Investing for College helps parents determine how much they need to save, understand the least costly payment methods, know where to look for student loans and scholarships, and more. Bringing the full resources of Standard & Poor's to the table, this all-in-one, authoritative guide covers:

• Tax tips for taking full advantage of college saving and costs
• How students can best position themselves for available grant packages
• Pros and cons of popular funding programs, including the popular 529 plan

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From the Back Cover

Proven Strategies to Afford Your Children the Best College Education Possible--Without Breaking the Bank

Millions of parents each year struggle to prepare for the soaring cost of their children's college educations. Confronted with the lack of authoritative and easily-accessible information, many push it off for far too long--until it may be too late. David Braverman, senior director at Standard & Poor's Portfolio Advisors, is one such parent who sought to remedy that phenomenon.

The result is The Standard & Poor's Guide to Saving and Investing for College. Covering everything parents need to know to navigate today's confusing, costly college tuition landscape, this authoritative, all-in-one guide features:

• Pros and cons of 529 plans and other popular funding alternatives
• Guidelines for structuring tuition-friendly investing programs, and saving on taxes
• Methods for finding and getting financial aid--and minimizing the expected family contribution

The education of your family is one of the largest and most important investments you will ever make. Learn how to afford the best education possible, while receiving the maximum financial credits and assistance, in The Standard & Poor's Guide to Saving and Investing for College.

Standard & Poor's Press brings the impressive knowledge and resources of Standard & Poor's to some of today's most challenging financial issues. Other results-focused books in the series include:

• The Standard & Poor's Guide for New Investors
• How Charts Can Help You in the Stock Market
• The Standard & Poor's Guide to Long-Term Investing

About the Author

David Braverman is a senior investment officer for Standard & Poor's Investment Advisory Services and a member of the firm's Index Committee. He is regularly quoted in major financial publications and is a frequent guest on CNBC, CNNfn, and Wall Street Journal Radio network.

Product Details

• Paperback: 249 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (October 15, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071410295
• ISBN-13: 978-0071410298
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,723,484 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative guide for understanding all the nuances., October 18, 2004

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This review is from: The Standard & Poor's Guide to Saving and Investing for College (Paperback)

I own and run a small investment firm and this book is what we give our clients to read. We also train our brokers and advisors with this book (among others). Of course, plans and details change constantly, but we feel this is a more than adequate book that's pretty straight and to the point on information for the average person.

I get the feeling they were trying to be "politically correct" in mentioning a lot of plans and ideas on how to save without trying to piss of mutual funds and other managers though. So many states have weird plans that allow little choice to the consumer besides 3 choices. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I wish they didn't pull punches and really reviewed and said what they really thought sometimes :-)

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An important book to read!, December 10, 2003

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This review is from: The Standard & Poor's Guide to Saving and Investing for College (Paperback)

This book is a must read for the parents whose children will someday attend college. I wish I had had this book when my children were little. After reading it I gave it to my daughter and son-in-law who just had a baby. They agreed and learned so much about the different ways to save for your child's education. With the price of college rising, you can not afford not to read this book.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of *the* books on paying for a college degree!, June 2, 2004

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Thomas Nixon "BestOnlineHighSchools.com" (Fresno, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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David Braverman, a senior director at Standard & Poor's, looks at how financial aid can be part of your savings plan, how to use 529 and Coverdell plans effectively, and the new tax benefits available. For people who are serious about preparing for one of the major expenditures of their entire lives, this is one of the books you need to read early on. Definitely worth a read.

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