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.
Top 10 Best Paying Jobs: 2014
By Michael S. FischerThese 10 jobs all pay median salaries in the six-figure range, but most require an advanced degree.
August 28, 2014
Boomer wealth depressed by mortgages poses U.S. spending riskThe increase in mortgage debt may may influence labor-force dynamics, prompting older Americans to delay retirement.
August 27, 2014
Can CFPs Really Be Fiduciaries?To my mind, the onus for establishing standards for how CFPs should live up to a fiduciary standard fall squarely on the CFP Board.
August 25, 2014
A New HopeIn the individual video interviews I conducted with the leaders of the 2014 Broker-Dealers of the Year, I asked what advice theyd give to a college student considering a career in the financial advice field.
August 20, 2014
Parents Agree Kids Should Help Pay for College: FidelityParents plan to cover 64% of their childrens college costs, Fidelitys eighth annual College Savings Indicator Study found.
August 20, 2014
Fiduciary-Only Advisors: Of Attorneys, 'Agents' and SchmucksReaders of my recent blogs had some interesting responses (with colorful language) about the viability of my suggested designation of 'Fiduciary-Only Advisors.'
August 08, 2014
5 Tax Strategies to Pay for College Without Going BrokeOne wealth advisor shows how small-business owners can use IRS rules to defray tuition expenses, in effect creating a "tax scholarship."
August 07, 2014
Does Treasury See Market Crisis Ahead?Minutes of an obscure Treasury committee discuss plans to raise cash in the short term, but also note a severe cash crunch in two years.