Join 60,000+ others and sign up for my free weekly newsletter. I dissect all the most important financial topics of the week so you don't miss a thing. You can also get my posts in your inbox immediately after they come out by signing up here.  For 99.99% less than the cost of college, pick up a copy of Buy This, Not That, my instant Wall Street Journal bestseller. The book helps you make more optimal investment decisions so you can live a better, more fulfilling life.  Episode Synopsis: The total all-in cost for four years at a state college is about $165,000 and the total all-in cost for four years at the most expensive private college is about $320,000. As a result, how the heck are most families going to pay for college? Let's explore the many different ways to pay for college to give our children more opportunities while not crushing our own finances in the process. Posts mentioned: The Different Ways To Pay For College And My Blind Spot Roth IRA Or 529 Plan To Pay For College? The Pros And Cons of Superfunding A 529 Plan