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6 Reasons Not to Save for Kid's College

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It's really not about "serving your country" or not.
Those who serve, do so honorably.

It's about being sensitive to the current military situation.
(over-extensions, poor followup care at home, etc)
Not the best choice right now.
 
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scooter1369;797136; said:
I'm raising two girls that can dance their way through college.
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Damned Pole-ack :)
methomps;797319; said:
Weak article. You shouldn't save for college because kids party a lot and maybe they can be one of those no-college success stories?
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Agreed, though I'd also say it is a dangerous and irresponsible article. For one thing the number one solution most might take on begins with debt. Just what our young whelps need - to go out into the world shouldering a huge grindstone around their necks (albeit at low interest rates). For the other, perhaps it was how I was brought up, but I view it as a primary responsibility as a parent to afford my son every chance to get through college. That costs money, as cincibuck laid out all too clearly, much more today than in the past. Because of the high freight, that demands planning- and for most saving will be part of that plan.
While I agree that financial planners toss out absurdly high numbers for the cost of college (and were doing so decades ago) that does not mean that you turn your back on sensible apportionment and direction of your funds.
Though, like cincibuck, I am also appalled by the high rate of college tuition increases. Just so happens that because of planning and, candidly, because my financial exposure is limited to number one son, the situation is highly manageable for us. Also, candidly, I'm lucky compared to most in pocket. If push came to shove, I could walk up and lay down the per quarter tuition out of present funds without breaking sweat - but that is because I planned, and continue to plan for best advantage.
The KSB;797496; said:
Army College Fund
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I have no problem with that either as an avocation or as a means to an end. Certainly it isn't the solution for everyone, but then neither is debt. In fact I've hired folk who completed college and then their service commitment. Generally, I have found that this makes for a reliable combination.
 
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I am so split on that line...

a) I firmly believe that service... and I don't care if you empty chamber pots in hospitals or march into combat... should be a part of citizenship.

b) There ought to be a way for ordinary kids to pay for education other than service to the country.
 
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Taosman;797790; said:
You can certainly get pride and professionalism from working in the business world.
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No one said you couldn't. You aren't saying the military, as a means to an education or even as a career, is a foolish decision, are you?

If so, you will be the first person I have ever put on forced ignore.
 
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BUCKYLE;797812; said:
No one said you couldn't. You aren't saying the military, as a means to an education or even as a career, is a foolish decision, are you?

If so, you will be the first person I have ever put on forced ignore.
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You seem prone to over-reaction, Buckle?

I thought I was clear enough!
Feel free to PM me any time if you ever need further explanations.
 
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I, like others, think it should be the parents' responsibility to help get their kids through school with the caveat that it's done within the parents means.

There are other ways to get through school without debt- academic or athletic scholarship....Army college fund.....etc.

I think it's completely stupid for a kid to get his undergrad and rack up $30K in debt but unfortunately there are a lot of irresponsible parents letting their kids walk into this trap.

It's about being sensitive to the current military situation.
(over-extensions, poor followup care at home, etc)
Not the best choice right now.
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Taos, were you talking about a utopia or the military?
 
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Taosman;797675; said:
Army College Fund?
Well, If you think the idea of your kid getting shot at is worth it.
Pass.
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That's like, your opinion, man.

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I've only been in about six years all together and I haven't been shot at. except a little small arms here and there. Oh, and there was that artillery in D. Storm. And if you want to count the RPG attack, but there's no way of telling that I was the intended target. Oh, and a few morter attacks.
 
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The KSB;797889; said:
That's like, your opinion, man.

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I've only been in about six years all together and I haven't been shot at. except a little small arms here and there. Oh, and there was that artillery in D. Storm. And if you want to count the RPG attack, but there's no way of telling that I was the intended target. Oh, and a few morter attacks.
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That is correct, sir! :biggrin:
 
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