Navigate today’s confusing, costly college tuition landscape.

Millions of parents each year struggle to prepare for the soaring cost of their children's college educations. Confronted with the lack of authoritative and easily accessible information, many push it off for far too long—until it may be too late. David J. Braverman, vice president at Standard & Poor's, is one such parent who sought to remedy that phenomenon.

The result is Standard & Poor's Guide to Saving and Investing for College. Covering everything parents need to know to navigate today's confusing, costly college tuition landscape, this authoritative, all-in-one guide features:

• Tax tips for taking full advantage of college savings and costs;
• How student can best position themselves for available grant packages; and
• Pros and cons of popular funding programs, including the popular 529 plan.

The education of your family is one of the largest and most important investments you will ever make. Learn how to afford the best education possible, while receiving the maximum financial credits and assistance, in The Standard & Poor's Guide to Saving and Investing for College.