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.
College Is Even More Expensive Than You Think
By Bernice NapachBut tuition and fees aren't the reason, according to a New York Fed report.
May 23, 2019
Education Department Making It Easier to Compare CollegesSome updates to the College Scorecard are already available, and more data on debt loads — by major per institution — is coming.
May 23, 2019
Honoring Advisors Who Serve(d): Memorial Day, 2019ThinkAdvisor's yearly compilation highlights the stories of 11 military veterans who also serve in the financial advisory industry.
May 23, 2019
Education Department Announces New Lower Student Loan RatesThey represent the first drop in three years.
May 23, 2019
House Passes Secure Act Retirement BillA provision affecting 529 plan accounts was stripped from the bill before the vote.
May 21, 2019
Surprise! A Dramatic Tax Increase for College Students on ScholarshipA correction of this unintended consequence of the 2017 tax cut bill is included the Secure Act, up for a vote this week.
May 17, 2019
12 Worst US Cities to Start a CareerWalletHub ranked 182 cities on factors like cost of living, commuter friendliness and the number of job openings.
May 16, 2019
12 Best US Cities to Start a CareerWalletHub scored 182 cities based on quality of life and career opportunities.