College Planning
Help your clients take the worry out of saving for college with news and analysis on student debt, 529 plans and other tax-efficient savings vehicles as well as the colleges and college majors that deliver the most value.
New Bill Lets Foster Children Receive Trump Account Donations
By Melanie WaddellThe Foster Youth Investment Act adds an eligible qualifying class for the federal savings vehicles.
July 01, 2026
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Ed Slott: Brush Up on OBBBA and Trump Accounts — NowClients will ask about these developments, the tax expert says, as a way to "judge their advisor's competence."
June 29, 2026
IRS Provides Gift Tax Relief for Trump AccountsTaxpayers had raised concerns that Trump account donations would trigger gift tax reporting rules.
June 08, 2026
Third of Gen Xers, Half of Millennials Rely on Parents Financially: StudyAdvisors agree that it's a common situation across the income spectrum.
June 08, 2026
Best & Worst 529 College Savings Plans in 2026: MorningstarInvestor assets in the education accounts grew to a record $550 billion by the close of 2025.
June 02, 2026
How Raising Children Later in Life Changes Retirement PlanningIf older clients start having children, or grandparents unexpectedly take on parenting duties, complications often arise.
May 01, 2026
Americans' 9 Biggest Financial Worries: GallupConcerns about costs far outpace all other fiscal challenges, the annual Economy and Personal Finance survey finds.
April 30, 2026
12 Best-Value Small Colleges and Universities: 2026Researchers analyzed more than 1,000 schools, public and private, with 5,000 students or fewer.