Saving for College
Learn about the best strategies and products your clients can use when saving for college as well as the guidance needed when applying for financial aid.
13 Best & Worst 529 College Savings Plans of 2014: Morningstar
By Dan BermanThinkAdvisor whittled down Morningstars look at 84 college investment plans to see which ones do it right and wrong.
May 12, 2014
529 College Savings Plans Beat Benchmarks on After-Tax BasisBefore taxes many 529 college savings plans underperformed, but they topped comparable indexes when tax benefits were factored in, a study found.
March 12, 2014
Grandparents Flocking to 529 College Savings Plans to Help GrandchildrenGrandparents are increasingly committed to pitching in to help pay their grandchildrens college expenses, a study released by Legg Mason found.
March 12, 2014
529 college savings plan assets edge up in Q4 2013Total 529 savings plan assets hit $204.5 billion in the fourth quarter of 2013, a 6.9 percent rise from the third quarter.
March 12, 2014
529 college savings plan assets edge up in Q4 2013Total 529 savings plan assets hit $204.5 billion in the fourth quarter of 2013, a 6.9 percent rise from the third quarter.
December 26, 2013
3 Steps Advisors Can Take to Help Clients Pay for CollegeA competent advisor should help clients not only save for college, but pay for it as well, easily saving clients tens of thousands of dollars.
August 19, 2013
8 Back-to-School Planning Tips for Advisors (and Their Clients)A chance for advisors to connect with the next generation...
July 10, 2013
Gen Z on Paying for College, Leaving the NestTD Ameritrade surveyed the up-and-coming generation on their biggest financial worries and the age still living with parents becomes uncool.