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.
Securian: Debt Mountain Stands
By Staff WriterConsumers want to get out of debt but are having a hard time doing so.
May 01, 2009
Character CountsSometimes heroes are not all they are cracked up to be. Consider the case of Richard Whitney, whom Time magazine labeled "Hero Whitney" for his...
April 24, 2009
529 plans: The best and worst in Morningstar's annual studyA Morningstar analyst says 2008 was "terrible" for 529 plans. "In recent years, the industry made strides by lowering fees, improving investment options, and closing down...
April 24, 2009
Deciphering the Fed's Stress TestsThe Fed outlined methodology and resulting need for more capital at the 19 largest U.S. bank holding companies.
April 22, 2009
Mother-Daughter Business"Like mother, like daughter" takes on new meaning when daughter follows mother's footsteps into a financial planning career.
April 20, 2009
Turmoil Spooks 529 HoldersMarket volatility has spurred many affluent investors with young children to change college savings arrangements.
April 19, 2009
Kids Able To Come To WorkAssurant Employee Benefits will be giving 15 students with disabilities a chance to spend a day accompanying company employees around the office.
April 08, 2009
AAA Names Temporary LeaderMary Downs is now the interim executive director at the American Academy of Actuaries.