room and board

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If you decide to save for education, either now or in the future, a tax-advantaged 529 account can help cover expenses such as tuition, fees, books and room and board.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

She provided room and board in return for manual labour and help around the house.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The more mature companies pay for leases on large plots of land to test their products, while some early-stage founders pay only room and board.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Cruises still are value plays — passage, room and board and entertainment remain usually more expensive on land than on a cruise.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

Her room and board and supplies, she estimated, she would pay for with a part-time job.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng