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.
Trump May Give Students Debt Relief That Obama Refused
By Shahien NasiripourTens of thousands of allegedly defrauded student debtors may receive refunds and loan discharges under a potential legal settlement.
February 28, 2017
American College Starts Black Broker Scholarship ProgramThe fund aims to boost the share of advisors who are African-American, which is now less than 8%.
February 16, 2017
Household Debt Is Rising, but Consumers in Better ShapeHousehold debt has reached its highest level since the financial crisis but delinquency rates are lower, according to a New York Fed report.
February 14, 2017
How Debt Can Help Your Clients Save MoreFormer wealth manager and book author Thomas Anderson says paying off debt too soon short-changes retirement savings.
January 30, 2017
4 Ways to Grow the Financial Planner Talent PoolIt's a sad state of affairs when students hear "CFP" and think "College Football Playoffs."
January 27, 2017
5 new generation expectation gap measurementsYounger consumers are more optimistic about some aspects of their finances than others.
January 26, 2017
Truth comes from flipping Dave Ramsey’s financial adviceColumn: Use your head and not your heart. Youll see just how flawed Dave Ramseys financial advice really is.
January 19, 2017
Free College Tuition Plans Sprout in States as Feds Could Cut AidGet ready for potential changes in the college funding arena at the federal and state level, some good and some bad for borrowers.