Navigating Post-High School Education
It may come as a surprise to no one, but Gen Z looks at their future prospects a little differently than the generations who have come before them. The route to post-high school education continues to evolve as educators, parents, and students redefine success. Some parents have been saving for their child’s education years before starting a family, while others started saving later, and still others fear it may be too late to begin. With rising college tuition costs and hidden expenses, the fear is valid but not insurmountable. The cost to attend a traditional four-year institution is increasing at an average rate of 8% annually, meaning the cost of college doubles every nine years. Fortunately, there are many different paths to success and 529 accounts can help every step of the way.