Must think ahead when it comes to cost of college
Parents shocked by back-to-school costs for their primary or secondary school children need only read the recent coverage on the price of college to see that it gets a whole lot more expensive when it comes to third level. Between the student contribution charge and higher rents the cost of college can exceed €10,000 per year. To avoid having to borrow, start saving for university while your children are in school. If you have a child starting secondary school, five-six years of saving will make a big difference by the time the Leaving Cert rolls around.
