College Savings Calculator

What is College Savings Calculator?

A College Savings Calculator is a tool that helps individuals calculate the amount of money they need to save in order to cover the expenses of their child's college education. It takes into account factors such as tuition fees, living expenses, and the number of years until the child starts college.

What are the types of College Savings Calculator?

There are several types of College Savings Calculators available:

General College Savings Calculator: This type of calculator provides a rough estimate of the amount needed to save for college based on average costs and other basic factors.
Detailed College Savings Calculator: This calculator takes into account more specific information such as the preferred college, expected tuition inflation rate, and financial aid options.
529 Savings Calculator: This calculator is specifically designed for individuals who are utilizing a 529 college savings plan, which offers tax advantages for saving for education expenses.

How to complete College Savings Calculator

To complete a College Savings Calculator, follow these steps:

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Gather information about the current cost of college education, including tuition fees, room and board expenses, and other related costs.
02
Determine the number of years until your child starts college.
03
Consider the expected inflation rate for college costs.
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Decide on your target savings goal.
05
Input all the gathered information into the College Savings Calculator.
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Review the calculated savings amount and adjust your savings plan if necessary.

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Questions & answers

With a 529 plan, a solid monthly contribution amount for a child born in 2022 would be about $140 for a public in-state school, $215 for public out-of-state, or $350 for a private university.
Savings rate is calculated by dividing your monthly savings amount by your monthly gross income, and then multiplying that decimal by 100 to get a percentage. You can also use your annual savings amount and your annual gross income for this calculation.
In 2011, people thought a rate of return around 3% for a 529 plan was amazing. Since 2011, the S&P's compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) is ~12% from June 2011 to June 2020.
Open a 529 Plan. Put Money Into Eligible Savings Bonds. Try a Coverdell Education Savings Account. Start a Roth IRA as a College Fund for Kids. Put Money Into a Custodial Account. Invest in Mutual Funds. Take Out a Permanent Life Insurance Policy. Take Out a Home Equity Loan.