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Ed Ray spoke of "kicking butt". What metrics do we use to measure success? Perhaps Oregon has the most efficient college system and does not need to regress to the norm by spending more money.

-Dan

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I put zero into any college saving plan for my kids. It's a waste even if you the account increased in value. Any college/university will see this as savings when applying for scholarships. These savings will then be subtracted from any scholarship your child gets. It's better to put savings into the parents retirement accounts (401Ks, IRAs, etc) that are not seen as saving in terms of applying for scholarships. Also spend the money up front on the best education your child can receive when they are in preschool and grade school. You'll get a lot more bang for your buck.

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