Saving for College

A Parents Guide to Empowering Your Child’s Future Without Going Broke

By: Orson Vaughn

Narrated by: John Griffith

Length: 2 hrs and 53 mins

Publisher's summary

Send your child to college, regardless of what your paycheck says.

Surveys have consistently found that saving for a child’s college education is the top money concern for parents in the US, with over 70 percent saying they’re worried about being able to pay for their child’s education.

Tuition fees are rising year after year, and for many parents, this makes the prospect even more daunting.

So, should you just give up and invest in your child’s present, rather than their future?

The short answer is no - there’s really no need.

Saving for your child’s college education is a process that’s distinctly different from saving for any other purpose, and it’s never too early to start.

Begin now, whether your child is a teen, an infant, or hasn’t even been born yet, and you can ensure that they have access to the education you want for them.

Research has shown that college graduates begin their working life earning 80 percent more than those with only a high school diploma. If you want this for your child, it’s natural to be concerned about how you can help them get there.

But there’s good news: You can do this easily. It’s simply a case of knowing where to start, understanding how to plan, and being equipped to navigate a financial system that seems hell-bent on getting in your way.

In Saving for College, you’ll be given a straightforward breakdown of exactly what you need to do to ensure your child gets the education they deserve. You’ll discover:

• Practical saving tips that anyone can implement now, even if you haven’t opened a savings account for your child yet
• Financial management tricks to help you get ahead of the system
• Ways exactly how you can plan and maximize your savings by the time your child is off to college
• The number one mistake parents make when saving for their child’s future, and how you can avoid it
• How (and when) to use financial aid wisely so that you won’t have debt hanging over your head for the next 15+ years 

©2020 Orson Vaughn (P)2020 Orson Vaughn

practical guide!

This audiobook is a beacon of hope for parents navigating the maze of education costs. With tuition fees skyrocketing, worries about affording higher education are real, but this book offers a roadmap to peace of mind. Bursting with practical tips, it's a treasure trove for parents at any stage, whether their child is a teen or still a twinkle in their eye. From clever saving strategies to outsmarting the financial labyrinth, the book equips you to secure your child's future. It's not just about the numbers, it's about empowering you to triumph over obstacles and ensure your child starts their journey on a solid foundation. It's not about what you earn, but how you plan that shapes your child's tomorrow.

Securing Your Future: Saving for College Secrets.

It is a must-listen audiobook for college students like myself who are navigating the challenging terrain of higher education costs. As a college student worried about student loans and mounting expenses, this book offered practical advice that helped me understand the importance of saving early and making smart financial decisions.

When I started college, I had no idea how to manage my finances effectively. Like many students, I relied heavily on student loans and found myself drowning in debt even before graduation. After listening to to this incredible book, I realized the value of planning ahead and the power of small, consistent savings. Armed with the knowledge from book, I began exploring different saving options and seeking part-time work opportunities to contribute to my college fund.

The narrator's voice was crystal-clear and soothing to listen and absorb information.
Highly Recommend!

Best for College going students!

I found this audiobook very informative and worthy for college going students. I have learned that how a student can invest for himself for better future.

The author has well explained about the techniques which a student can follow and especially for parents that they can guide their kids in a well way.

I loved how camly the narrator has delivered the message. It is a good recommendation.

A Must Listen For Parents

I like this book because we teaches you how to have a mentally for the future of kids while giving you the tools to save smartly and focusing on what is more important. I recommend this book for all parents. A MUST FOR PARENTS!

highly recommended

It's an amazing book for those parents who struggle with paying college fees.

there are many solutions in this book's such as how to even start, how to invest and how to maintain budget in order to be able to pay the college fees.

Educational must-have

My parents never taught me anything about investing or saving. I had to find out myself super late! I don’t want the same for my son. I want to be ready for when my son goes to college. This excellent guide really helped strengthen my understanding and knowledge of compounding and future financial strategies. 5/5

Compounding is king

If I learned nothing else from this book, the paramount message is to start early and if you can afford it, front-load the savings to take full advantage of compounding. The author gives a myriad of options for how to save and all of the places you can choose to place that money in the meantime while your child gets older. It also explores scholarships, financial aid, and even goes into what to do during the final high-school years. I appreciated everything that was in this book as it is a wealth of information put together in a well-defined audiobook that will save you immense time when beginning this planning process.

Must have book if you have children

If you care about your child's future and want them to be successful and independent - this is a must have book for you. Cost of college is a big sum for every family and author teaches what practical steps to do today in order to avoid the scenario when you will not have enough money for your child's studies. I liked the part about mistakes parents make when saving for their child’s future.

Plan ahead!

Getting a head start of your kids college saving fund is a great idea. Parents that fail to plan, plan to fail, I'm glad that's not going to be me thanks to this audio book! Great insights, tips and helping me have a vision for my kids future.

Must listen if you have young children!

This book is so amazing and fill with tons of information! I love how the author’s idea saving for our children from the day they are born. It is never too early to start saving college money for them, they grow so fast!! It is not easy and it takes a lot of discipline, but listen to this book and follow author’s suggestions and you could do it too!!

Great way to save for college

This is a great book aimed to offer ways parents can enable their children to save money and empower them in order to get ready for college. The book offers extensive advice and tips how to save money and provides excellent advice.

I ABSOLUTELY recommend!!

Helpful doesn't even begin to describe how incredible this book is. Its so well written and now I have more ideas than I ever thought of to really start preparing for my children's futures! I would recommend those who read it take notes or listen multiple time simply because there is so much great advice it'll be hard to remember it all. Lots of strategies most people think of, but then it gets creative and goes way more in depth about all the possible opportunities to really do it well. To be as smart and effective as you can possibly be in achieving this goal. I liked especially some of the parts about student loans and different options through banks that I had no idea even existed! Nor would have understood before if I tried! The do's and don'ts, the ups and downs. It really is just an incredible read and source of amazingly helpful information. 2 thumbs, 5 stars and would recommend to anybody even without children for some ways to help you save before its too late.

Clear and informative

College has become so expensive that it is now actually a decision that needs to be heavily thought about whether it is worth it or not. financing college on top of this difficult decision is an absolute nightmare. so i bought this book as part of helping me make this decision, not only did this book help me with ideas to finance college it also convinced me of the choice to go.

Solid guide for long term saving goals

For most parents, outside of their own home, their children's college tuition will be the single biggest expense in their lifetime.

Therefore it's imperative that they get a headstart so that their child doesn't end up drowning in student loans. In this empowering book you'll find advice that goes beyond just "never go out to eat, never buy anything, cancel Netflix, live in squalor for 18 years"

From both a financial and peace of mind standpoint, this book does a wonderful job in laying out the necessary gameplan for parents who plan to pay for their kids' college.

crucial advice

This advice in this book is so important for all parents to understand. For many parents, they seriously consider how they will finance their children's tuition even before they decide to have them. Its also very common to feel very lost when thinking about saving for a long term goal but this book offers some excellent tips and advice to make the whole process much less stressful! I would definitely recommend this book to any parent!

Helpful and Relevant!

The book "Saving for College A Parents Guide to Empowering Your Child’s Future Without Going Broke" gives insight into how to invest in your child’s present, rather than their future. The book gives straightforward breakdown of what one can do to ensure children get the education they deserve with practical saving tips, financial management tricks and much more

Helpful audiobook guide for your child's future

As parents we only want the best for our children. Unfortunately, this desire doesn't always come with the right money resources. Research has shown that saving for college education is the top financial concern and it comes as no surprise with the increase of tuition fees and other costs. This audiobook guide however, will help provide solutions to help address these issues. With practical strategies and various tools outlined, the goal to have your child meet this education needs is within reach.

This book is perfect! I wish I read this sooner

Act now! Do not wait. You must consume the knowledge from this book or else you will regret it. Paying for your childrens college is the most profound and essential practice that we can do for our loved ones. Yet many let it go under the back burner. Do yourself a favor and buy this book.

A necessary guide for college preparation!!

The level of detail and strategies layered with historical data will give you a new found confidence. Great resource