Sallie Mae, the nation’s No. 1 financial services company specializing in education, encourages parents, grandparents and students to dedicate time as a family to discuss educational goals and financial plans. “College ranks among the most significant financial decisions a family will make, often second only to the purchase of a home,” says Jeff Howkins, president, Sallie Mae’s Upromise Investments, the nation’s leading administrator of 529 college savings plans. “The good news is that saving even a small amount regularly can add up over time and enable any student to head to campus with at least a portion of the total cost saved in advance. The best action families can take now is to set...

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