Being able to send your child to college is near the top of the wish list for most parents. A college education often, but not always, can open doors to many opportunities and is increasingly necessary in today's economy. But that diploma sure isn’t free (most of the time). Unless you are very well off financially, it's difficult to sit on the sidelines for years and then suddenly find the money to pay for college when your child is ready to go. The best thing to do is to st