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.
Top 10 Ridiculous Luxury Gifts: 2017
By Marlene Y. SatterThinkAdvisor had fun trying to figure out what Santa might bring to those who have so many chimneys that he might get lost.
December 01, 2017
Debt and Its Hidden CostsNearly 3 in 4 Americans are in debt, and its effects can spill into all aspects of their lives, AICPA reports.
November 29, 2017
7 Tips for Repaying Student LoansNow is the time when recent college graduates must begin repaying their student loans, so they should be aware of the do's and don'ts.
November 24, 2017
Need a College Scholarship? A Website Has 7 Million of ThemThe TFS Scholarships website is free, has no ads and connects to more than 7 million scholarships worth $41 billion.
November 21, 2017
CFPB Fines Citibank for Misleading Student-Loan PracticesThe bureau ordered Citibank to end its illegal practices and pay $6.5 million in redress and fines.
November 17, 2017
How the House and Senate Tax Bills Would Raise College CostsThe House bill contains many more provisions than the Senate bill that would affect students, their families and colleges.
November 13, 2017
Undergrad Financial Planning Programs Expect to Grow: TD AmeritradeFor the first survey of its kind, TD Ameritrade reached out to the 105 four-year colleges and universities in the U.S. with financial planning programs.
November 03, 2017
GOP Tax Bill Bolsters 529 PlansThe bill may make 529 college savings plans more palatable, says Savingforcollege's Martha Kortiak Mert.