Advisors' Advice: 8 Major College Savings Mistakes Clients Make

Saving for college is a struggle for many a young family. Children have more immediate needs as they grow, and college seems so far in the future (about 18 years). We asked several advisors about the mistakes clients have made in saving, or not, for college and how they set it right. With the ever-rising cost of continuing education, many families still find it overwhelming. But there's a process, our advisors say, and avoiding these mistakes can help families save for college. Check out the gallery to see what eight advisors said. --- Related on ThinkAdvisor:

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