Helping your child save for college has never been easier. The State of California recently introduced the ScholarShare529 that helps families save money for their child's college education with tax free growth and low fees. They also offer a matching program of up to $225 for those that qualify. Visit this LINKfor more information. On the site I came across an interesting statistic that says that children with a College Savings Plan are three times more likely to enroll in college and nearly four times more likely to graduate than children with no savings. To help the account grow even more, relatives and friends can also contribute to the account. This can be done on a monthly basis or special occasions such as birthdays.