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Parents Prioritize Retirement Savings Over a College Fund

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Parents should always place higher importance on their own retirement savings over kids' education. There are many ways industrious students can come up with college money, grants, loans, scholarships, work (oh my!). Retirees have a lot less flexibility. It's best to be sure your own retirement is secure first.

Paul Witwer, CFP of CA 8:28PM September 24, 2009

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