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.
How to Talk With Young People Without Sounding Like a Dinosaur
By Bryce SandersSome conversation topics cross the generation gap better than others.
April 23, 2019
SoFi Is Said to Be Closing New $500 Million Funding RoundThe funding is said to come from the Qatar Investment Authority, the state-owned holding company from that Mideast country.
April 22, 2019
Warren Proposes Scrapping Student Debt for MillionsDemocratic candidate says she'd cancel up to $50,000 in loans; her plan includes free public college and boosts Pell Grants.
April 22, 2019
26-Year-Old CFP Offers Financial Planning for NerdsSelf-described nerd Ian Bloom tells ThinkAdvisor how he designed his planning-focused fee model with gamers in mind.
April 18, 2019
Parental Support Past Age 25 Is the New Normal: StudyA Merrill/Age Wave study found that young adults struggle more than previous generations did to become financially independent.
April 15, 2019
More Companies Offering Student Loan Repayment BenefitsThis benefit could provide a payoff for employers as well as employees.
April 10, 2019
Most Parents Expect to Chip In for Kids' College, Weddings: AmeripriseParents are providing more support to adult children than they received from their own parents, a survey finds.
April 09, 2019
10 Dumbest States for Financial Literacy: 2019WalletHub ranked the 50 states and the District of Columbia based on financial habits, financial education and other metrics.