(Money Manager) - It pays to go to college, according to the old adage. And there's more than a nugget of truth to it. A college education can pave the way to a broader range of interests, to increased career opportunities, to a more rewarding life overall. In dollar terms, it paves the way to higher income on average, nearly twice that of the person with just a high school diploma. While college may pay, it also costs.

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