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A college education for the kids is certainly part of the American dream today for many families — not surprising when you consider that a college degree has quickly replaced the high-school diploma as the entrance bar to the U.S. job market. Unfortunately, the financial services industry has fully exploited the opportunity to deepen parental anxiety over educational expenses and get them to invest more with them. Although mutual funds can help send your kids off to college, their specific role may be different from what you’d expect. Read on to find out which investments are a good bet for your future college dollars.

There are increasing numbers of faster and lower-cost alternatives to costly four-year colleges. Be sure to explore all those options with your high-school kids before committing to any specific path.