Your Money: Paying for College Without the Home Equity Option

Courtesy NYT > Your Money  Fri, 04/18/2008 - 22:08

The turmoil in real estate has meant that home equity — often a fallback for college funds — is difficult to tap, forcing many parents to reconsider high-priced colleges.


 

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