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Student loans and college finance: Take our quiz!
Rising college costs have pushed America's student loan debt over the $1 trillion mark for the first time. That's just one sign of the challenges that students and parents face as they navigate a sea of how-to-pay complexities. The rewards of earning a degree remain as high as ever, some economists say. But the risks of going into too much debt are also high. Can you make the college-finance "honor roll"? Here's a quiz designed to test your knowledge ... and expand it.
1. For parents, using a "Section 529 College Savings Plan" is considered one of the best ways to save for college because ...
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If you don't need to use the money for college, there's no penalty for putting it toward other uses. |
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It won't affect your eligibility for financial aid. |
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Your savings are tax free and portable to any college. |
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All of the above |
