WHEN TO START SAVING FOR COLLEGE
When saving for college, compound interest can be your friend. However, the longer you wait to start saving, the less interest you will accumulate and the more you will have to save. Use this calculator to determine when to start saving for college and to help illustrate what a small amount of monthly savings might grow to if you start today.
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