[infographic] College Savings Timeline

College isnï ¿ ½t getting any cheaper, however the value of higher education continues to rise. In 2013, workers with a four-year college degree earned 98 percent more per hour than those without a degree. We all want the best for our children, so how can we prepare for future tuition bills? Our "College Savings Timeline" Infographic focuses on what you can do during various stages of life to ensure an easy transition to college that wonï ¿ ½t leave your child or grandchild burdened with excessive debt. 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