A father of eight explains why he hasn’t saved a penny for his kids’ college education

Washington Post ^ | 10/28/2014 | By Jonnelle Marte

[Theodore R.]

I thought he was going to say that he did not save for college for his children because he wanted to obtain federal aid which frowns upon personal savings.

[ExCTCitizen]

College education is not really the only way to be successful.

[ExCTCitizen]

Home school works is true...my oldest son runs a pool business (cleaning pools for the neighbors), his brothers works for him ( middle is looking at selling pool toys online, the youngest helps.)

[Jan_Sobieski]

A lad of Great Expectations!

[knarf]

HS diploma's and college degrees say but one thing ...

I'm numb enough, stupid enough, smart enough, ____________ enough ... to stick with a school curriculum and get a piece of paper that says something real cool, but is totally worthless

I can surely put up with YOUR bullshit .... besides ... I made a lot of contacts in my fraternity that may be of help to you

[hattend]

BTTT

[Osage Orange]

Pretty good advice....

There are many sites....though.

[Graybeard58]

Agree - Like my Grandpa used to say ... thermometers have degrees too, and you know where they stick them!

Thanks, I gotta remember that one.

[philled]

For later

[Graybeard58]

College education is not really the only way to be successful.

H.S. diploma, worked hard and long hours, saved and invested, retired 15 years ago at age 54 and have loved every minute of my retirement.

Also enjoying more kids, g/kids and gg/kids than you can shake a stick at.

[hearthwench]

I have a Bachelors, Masters and PH.D in Mother and Nana, (aka Grandmother). My pay was high for Mother. My investment paid off very well with the dividend known as grandchildren.