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.
20 Worst Paying College Majors (That Aren't Education): 2019
By Ronald PechtimaldjianGraduates of the "top" two fields on this list actually earn less at mid-career than at entry level, according to PayScale's College Salary Report.
June 12, 2019
Can Roth IRAs Match 529 Plans for College Savings Benefits?Both tax-preferred plans do their stated jobs well, but Roth IRAs have an added value to pay for college expenses.
June 10, 2019
11 Worst States for JobsThese states score worst on factors like commute time, hours spent working and unemployment rate.
June 07, 2019
The Warning Sign That Predicted Nearly Every Modern Financial Crisis: Richard VagueMost economists missed a clear signal ahead of the 2008 crash, the investor and ex-banker tells ThinkAdvisor.
June 07, 2019
College Is Worth the Rising Costs: NY FedA New York Fed report shows that a college education delivers a higher rate of return than stocks or bonds.
June 06, 2019
Bill Aims to Reduce Role of Money in College AdmissionsSen. Ron Wyden's College Admissions Fairness Act targets the tax deductibility of family donations to colleges.
June 05, 2019
Coming Soon: New Documents for College Financial Aid OffersBut college financial aid administrators have some issues with the DOE's proposed College Financial Plan document.
June 04, 2019
LGBTQ2 Millennials Pessimistic About Financial StabilityThey are likely to have high debt and low savings and worry about workplace discrimination, TD Bank finds.