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.
Opportunities aplenty: Advising parents on college funding
By Warren S. HerschCollege Funding Coach Founder Brock Jolly says 529 savings plans are only a piece of the college funding puzzle.
September 22, 2014
Hussman: U.S. Now a ‘Ponzi Economy’Portfolio manager John Hussman warns the U.S. has become a "Ponzi economy," buckling at its productive core even while maintaining a deceptive appearance of prosperity.
September 17, 2014
Liability Can Turn Off-Campus Living Into a High-Rent DistrictA four-year college degree is a costly investment, but the potential costs could grow exponentially once your child moves to off-campus housing.
September 15, 2014
Financial Pros Just Don’t Get Millennials: StudyIn particular, young investors find efforts to reach them on social media "creepy," a study by Oxford undergrads and BNY Mellon finds.
September 05, 2014
College Degree a Poor Investment for 25% of Grads: NY FedA new study by researchers at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York offers a nuanced view of the economic value of a college education.
September 04, 2014
Before annual meeting, NAIFA’s McNeely takes 11 questionsThe interview explored NAIFAs goals and challenges and McNeelys vision for the association as she takes the helm.
September 02, 2014
Top 10 Best Paying Jobs: 2014These 10 jobs all pay median salaries in the six-figure range, but most require an advanced degree.
September 02, 2014
Boomer Mortgage Debt Could Dampen EconomyA growing number of homeowners are reaching retirement age still owing money on their houses, causing a squeeze on other spending.