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.
31 Worst Paying College Majors: 2017
By Ginger SzalaThinkAdvisor narrowed down PayScales ranking of 336 majors and found that helping people can be a financially thankless job.
September 29, 2016
More Families Saving for College but Many Not Using 529 PlansA new survey shows close to 60% of families are saving for college, but only 37% are using 529 plans.
August 24, 2016
Saving for College at an All-Time High: FidelityThe number of American families saving for their childrens higher education has increased 24% in the last 10 years, Fidelity found.
August 17, 2016
College Costs: Kids’ Expectations vs. Parents’ Ability to PayMost children think their parents will pay all their college costs, but parents, many with their own student debt, have different ideas, a survey found.
June 30, 2016
More Scholarships, Fewer Loans Financing College: SurveyIn addition, more students are working during the academic year or on breaks to help pay for college, Sallie Mae reported.
June 02, 2016
Wealthfront Launches Its Own 529 PlanThe Wealthfront 529 College Savings Plan aims to offer the best attributes of both advisor-sold and direct-sold 529 plans.
May 24, 2016
Mark Kantrowitz: College Financing Ace —The 2016 IA 25Its not surprising that Mark Kantrowitz has become the go-to guy for all things related to paying for college.
December 31, 2015
30 Best Paying College Majors: 2015The rankings are based on data collected by PayScale.com from 1,000 universities and 207 different bachelors degrees.