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EPISODE · Mar 30, 2026 · 6 MIN

Jill Schlesinger, CBS News business analyst, on how to pay for college without drowning in debt

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Jill Schlesinger of JillOnMoney.com joins Lisa Price to break down the real cost of college beyond the sticker price, how to tell the difference between grants and loans in financial aid offers, and why families should always ask schools for a better deal. Schlesinger also shares practical borrowing limits for both students and parents and explains why a 529 plan remains the best tool for saving for college.

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