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.
Elon Musk Turns to Morgan Stanley for 5 Monster Mortgages
By Suzanne Woolley, Tom Maloney and Sonali BasakThe billionaire recently took out $61 million in mortgages on five properties. The Morgan Stanley loans represent about $50 million in new borrowing.
February 04, 2019
Student Loan Debt Burdens Boomers as Well as MillennialsBaby boomers 60 or older were the fastest-growing category of student-loan debtors, Guardian Life reports.
February 01, 2019
12 Most Affordable Metro Areas for Gen Z HomebuyersHere's how much an 18-year-old must save per month to afford a home by 30, according to realtor.com.
January 31, 2019
Carson Group Supporting Next-Gen Advisors at University of NebraskaStudents at the school, which boasts alums like Warren Buffett, will now get free access to Barron's articles.
January 30, 2019
US Treasury Debt Sales Hit Another Record HighA 31% drop in corporate income tax revenue in fiscal 2018 is contributing to the rising debt level.
January 30, 2019
US Debt Levels Could Prompt Fiscal Crisis: CBO DirectorCBO Director Keith Hall told senators that if debt rises to projected levels, there will be troubling consequences.
January 29, 2019
Best & Worst Cities for Student Loan RepaymentMost of the areas with the highest delinquency rates are in the South; those with the lowest are in the West and Northeast.
January 28, 2019
FINRA to Crack Down on 529 Plan Share Class RecommendationsTo be eligible for a new voluntary disclosure program, broker-dealers must self-report to FINRA Enforcement by noon on April 1.