My husband is in college.  There are many things we had to get in preparation for school.  A backpack, text books, and most importantly, a laptop computer.  These items can really set someone back financially.  Then there’s the matter of which computer to buy?  We debated between a desktop computer, a laptop computer, or a tablet.

We ended up deciding to get a laptop.  With the laptop, he can take notes in class then use his computer in the library while doing research.  He can then bring that same computer home to finish up homework.

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Finding Money for College

Today I was reading the national headlines when something caught my eye.  It was a piece about how expensive college is these days.  Since my husband is in school right now, I read on to see if there was something I could learn to help us save money.  The article talked about soaring tuition, tighter budgets and record applications that all cause college to be much harder to go to these days.  I couldn’t believe it!  In New York State alone, the tuition was up 14% last year.  So, with all this not-so-good news, what are we to do?

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Tags: college, education, financial aid, scholarships, tuition
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