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.
College-Saving Tips
By Kara P. Stapletonoseph Hurley, founder of Savingforcollege.com, has published the Family Guide to College Savings, an 88-page manual that delves into the planning and savings options available to families for a child's college education. The guide covers areas such as affording the college of your choice; comparing college savings alternatives; transferring assets...
September 24, 2006
The Pension Protection Act Boosts 529 College Savings PlansThe Pension Protection Act wasn't just about defending pensions from financial failure. Among other provisions, it also permanently extends the tax advantages of Section 529 ...
September 24, 2006
The Pension Protection Act Boosts 529 College Savings PlansThe Pension Protection Act wasn't just about defending pensions from financial failure. Among other provisions, it also permanently extends the tax advantages of Section 529 ...
July 01, 2006
NUMEROLOGYThe College Savings Foundation released a report conducted by Financial Research Corporation which found that assets in 529 college savings plans rose to an estimated...
October 27, 2005
NASD Acts On College Savings Plan Supervision ReportsThe National Association of Securities Dealers has imposed a $500,000 fine on Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. in connection with what the NASD says were ...
October 25, 2005
Insurer Adds 529 VeteranHartford Financial Services Group Inc. has hired Jeff Coghan to be director of college savings plans.[@@]Coghan, who will be responsible for marketing Section 529 ...
August 11, 2005
NAPFA to Offer Two Days of Free Advice to CallersArrangement with Kiplinger's to focus on college savings
May 18, 2005
Ta-Free 529s Could Become PermanentThe current tax-free status of withdrawals from college savings plans would be made permanent under bipartisan legislation introduced Tuesday in the House.Currently, the tax-free ...