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.
The Obama Budget: The Effect on College Savings Programs
By Kara P. StapletonTax credits, grants, and a Federal takeover of student loans are on their way or proposed
February 18, 2009
American College Brings Grad Program To BostonA financial services school will be offering its master of science in financial services degree program in Beantown this fall.
February 17, 2009
My Poor Rich Uncle: College Loan Company BankruptThe private loan company files Chapter 7
February 17, 2009
College Savings Watch: Stimulus Bill Permits Use of 529 Funds for ComputersExpands permitted use of college savings vehicle for student computer purchase
February 04, 2009
ChFC designation implements new rigor and course requirementsThe Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation will require a total of nine college-level courses for students starting the program beginning October 1. Already containing all...
February 02, 2009
Lending in a recession100%: Percentage of survey respondents in the Federal Reserve's October survey who said they applied more rigorous standards to subprime loans. 90%: Percentage who said they had tightened standards on nontraditional mortgages like alt-A lo
February 02, 2009
American College Raises ChFC BarA financial services school is imposing tougher requirements on applicants seeking a popular designation.
February 01, 2009
Too Small To Compete, Too Big To FailAs I write this, we have a new president who is promising initiatives to cure the current economic crisis.