Should parents pay for their children's college tuition?

Back to the questions that began this blog post, I believe that parents should only fund their child's college education if the parent is on track for retirement. read more

College degrees lead to higher pay, greater career options, and — research suggests — longer lifespans. But parents with college-bound children may feel trapped by the skyrocketing costs of education, which can also last a lifetime. read more

If the parents do Not pay towards the college education, than most students would Not be able to afford a college education. If the parents can not afford to pay, then they must still assist in filling out the two forms and provide copies of their most recent IRS tax forms submitted. read more

March 16, 2014 8: 35 p.m. ET For many families, especially those relatively well-off, the idea of who will pay for college is a given: It is the parents' responsibility. read more