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.
10 'Nerdy' Facts About 529 College Savings Plans
By John ManganaroUsing 529 plans can become surprisingly complex, especially when planning for multiple potential students, Jeffrey Levine says.
June 29, 2023
Roth IRA vs. 529 Plan: How Should Your Clients Save for College?Each type of plan has its own set of characteristics that clients should understand.
June 29, 2023
Debate: Can More Information Ease the Student Debt Crisis?Our two tax experts discuss a proposal designed to address the high cost of student loans.
June 21, 2023
8 High-Net-Worth Planning Tips for New GrandparentsAdvisors can help these clients think through gifting strategies like UTMA custodial accounts and generation-skipping trusts.
June 09, 2023
3 Tax-Smart Strategies to Help Clients Plan for CollegeHigher education is a significant investment for many families, but advisors can make it less daunting.
May 24, 2023
Staying Alive in America: Bachelor's Degree PreferredThe mortality gap between the education haves and have-nots is getting a lot bigger.
May 18, 2023
Beware the Pitfalls of Secure 2.0: Wade PfauThe retirement researcher also gives ThinkAdvisor his view on whether there might be a "Secure 3.0 Act."
May 16, 2023
529 Plans: Saving for College, Retirement, and Now Elder Care?Argentum, a group for assisted living facilities, makes the suggestion in a new discussion of long-term care funding ideas.