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.
Pershing to Offer 529 College Savings Plans
By Joyce HansonThe new offering allows advisors to open, fund and manage accounts electronically for their clients.
November 17, 2011
Best & Worst 529 Plans: MorningstarMany parents of the countrys best and brightest soured on the 529 story after 2008. But the plans are making a comeback, and Morningstar helpfully points to the best, as well as those still in need of work.
September 16, 2011
New 529 Plan Removes Worry Over Market Volatility: FPA San DiegoToo many parents saw their childrens education go from Harvard University to Hudson Community College as a result economic crash. For those who no longer wish to subject family college dreams to the vagaries of the market, Private College 529 Plan is here to help.
August 25, 2011
Fidelity: College Saving Starting EarlierMore parents of small children are setting up dedicated college savings funds.
August 24, 2011
Fidelity: College Saving Starting EarlierMore parents of small children are setting up dedicated college savings funds.
August 23, 2011
Parents’ College Savings Falling Far Short of Goal: FidelityAccording to a study released Tuesday by Fidelity Investments, parents are ill-prepared to meet tuition costs, with their savings likely to cover only 16% of the bill.
March 07, 2011
FRC: College Savings Plan Assets ClimbU.S. college savings plan asset totals have increased 56% in the past 24 months, according to Financial Research Corp.
March 07, 2011
FRC: College Savings Plan Assets ClimbU.S. college savings plan asset totals have increased 56% in the past 24 months, according to Financial Research Corp.