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.
Conseco Gets Lower Interest Rates
By Staff WriterConseco Inc. has succeeded at replacing some of its secured debt with cheaper, more flexible unsecured debt.[@@]Conseco, Carmel, Ind., had to borrow money on ...
August 10, 2005
Conseco Takes Step Toward Refinancing DebtConseco Inc. has completed previously announced plans to raise $300 million by issuing convertible "debentures," or unsecured notes, through a private placement.[@@]Conseco, Carmel, Ind., ...
August 01, 2005
Fill 'er UpThe 529 college savings plan market is booming--particularly among plans sold through advisors. At the end of 2004, 82% of 529 sales came from advisor-sold...
August 01, 2005
THE GLUCK REPORT, Part II: Planning Software Test DrivesThe independent financial advisor world has been fighting for years about fees and whether you can accept commissions and still be a professional. But the...
July 23, 2005
CFP's New Fiduciary Standard: Ho-hum Or Can Of Worms?For life insurance professionals who hold or desire the certified financial planner mark, the standard of client care required of a CFP designee has been being ratcheted up a notch. A new fiduciary standard that took effect on July 1, and...
July 14, 2005
MetLife Donates $500,000 To Community CollegesThe MetLife Foundation says it will be giving a total of $500,000 to 11 community colleges throughout the United States.[@@]The grants will range from ...
July 06, 2005
Securian Names ManagerSecurian Financial Group has promoted Karen Springer Leighton to manager of management services.[@@]Leighton previously was a senior consulting analyst at Securian, St. Paul, Minn. ...
July 05, 2005
Hancock Recognizes 100-Year-Old CLU HolderJohn Hancock Life Insurance Company has recognized Margaret Bradshaw by making a large contribution to The American College in her honor.[@@]The American College, a ...