College Planning
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Congress Will Punt Student Loan Rate Fix to CFPB: Washington Analysis
By Melanie WaddellAnalysts at Washington Analysis said Monday that they believed Congress will not move forward with legislation aimed at private student loans. Rather, they expect the CFPB will eventually develop private student loan servicing standards.
June 14, 2013
7 Famous Dads Who Make Good Financial Role ModelsDespite their wealth and fame, these celebrity fathers have a set a good example in frugality for their kids to follow.
June 12, 2013
Dubai’s Growing Economy Faces High Debt Hurdle in 2014Dubai has been prospering, which is remarkable, considering that it faced down default in 2009. However, there may be storm clouds on the horizon.
June 07, 2013
529 plans: Dealing with the bad and the goodWhat if the account owner dies? Or lucks out and saves too much? Here's what to do.
June 06, 2013
4 Tips for Paying Down Student DebtEleanor Blayney called the cycle of school-loan-job-debt the catch-22 of the real world in a blog post written for the CFP Board on Wednesday.
June 05, 2013
Net flows into 529 plans highest since 2011Total 529 savings plan assets hit $180.3 billion at the close of Q1, up from $168.5 billion in Q4.
June 05, 2013
Top 10 Biggest 529 College Savings Plans: 2013Here are the 10 biggest 529 college savings plans by AUM, asset growth and market share, as compiled by the Financial Research Corp.
June 03, 2013
5 Best Bits of Advice for College Grads: 2013Dear graduating class of 2013: Do what you know, dont do what you love, and stop comparing yourself to other people.