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.
10 Best Unusually Ranked Public Colleges: 2015
By Bernice NapachThe CollegeNet Social Mobility Index aims to recast the competition for prestige around factors that improve access, affordability and graduation.
October 27, 2015
Government Stokes Student Debt Problem but Is Key to Solving It: SenatorsBetween 2007 and 2012, the federal government made about $66 billion in profit on student loans, Sen. Elizabeth Warren said in a Senate hearing.
October 27, 2015
8 Huge Financial Meltdowns by Major League Baseball PlayersPoor investments, scam artists and just plain old profligate spending are pitfalls some players cant avoid.
October 25, 2015
College Planning: 7 Steps to Filing the FAFSAFAFSA filing dates are changing, beginning with the 2017-2018 academic year, and that could affect parents' finances.
October 14, 2015
Obama administration hits back at student debtors seeking reliefAttorneys arguing on behalf of the Education Department have called things like retirement account contributions & cell phone plans as luxury expenses.
October 14, 2015
As Elder Abuse Grows, Advisors Urged to Start Fighting It: SIFMA ForumFinancial institutions "are protecting people's privacy at the expense of protecting the people and their assets," Kathleen Quinn of NAPSA says.
October 05, 2015
Even Affluent Parents Aren’t Footing the Full College BillWhile affluent American parents plan to help their children out, they also expect them to contribute, BMO Private Bank President Darrel Hackett says.
September 30, 2015
The young people who got screwed by a strong economyWorkers lured away from college during the housing boom didnt catch up during the bust.