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Article: Recession Causes Families to Dig Deeper to pay for college

US News Article: How to Pay for College without Sacrificing Your Retirement
Short article talking about how to juggle retirement and higher education savings

ARTICLE: New report underscores Maryland’s work force development challenges
A report issued by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Work Force, cites a “growing disconnect” between the types of jobs employers need to fill and the number of prospective employees who have the education and training to fill them. 

Article: 529 Plan Strategies for Beginners
Informative article from Smartmoney talking about five 529-plan investing strategies for a child up to age 10.

Motley Fool Article: What the Fool is a 529 Plan?
Article discusses tax advantages, investment options and the difference between a Prepaid and College Savings Plan.

More High School Grads are Eyeing Community College
Good article from the Gazette discussing the increased enrollment in community colleges due to costs

ARTICLE: Bigger Tuition Bills and Student Loans Coming in 2011 from U.S. News
An informative article discussing how paying for college next year may be tougher despite the economy improving. 

ARTICLE: 529 Plans or Roth IRA: Which to Use for College Savings?
A good article that compares two common savings options for college.

New CSPM Videos Launched
Check out the new College Savings Plans of Maryland Q&A videos on our website

ARTICLE: 529 college savings plans give your investments a 15% edge
Great article on the advantages of using 529 Plans to save for college

ARTICLE: Official: Maryland's Prepaid Tuition Program Safe
Brief article about Joan Marshall's appearance on the Financial Hour on WBAL radio

ARTICLE: The Best Advice for Planning to Pay for College
Great article from Reader's Digest about planning for college.

ARTICLE: Lesson for Grandma--529s Trump Savings Bonds
Check out this good article called "Lesson for Grandma--529s Trump Savings Bonds"