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.
14 of the Best 529 College Savings Plans: 2017
By Lynette GilHelping your clients choose a 529 college savings plan from Morningstar's list should be a top priority before the end of the year.
September 17, 2017
New S&P Index to Hedge Against Rising College CostsThe S&P Target Tuition Inflation Index is designed to protect college savings from losing value due to inflation.
July 21, 2017
Top-Rated 529 College Savings Plans: Savingforcollege.comThere are 17 plans with top rankings based on their flexibility, costs, investment performance and more.
May 22, 2017
31 Worst Paying College Majors: 2017ThinkAdvisor narrowed down PayScales ranking of 336 majors and found that helping people can be a financially thankless job.
May 22, 2017
31 Worst Paying College Majors: 2017ThinkAdvisor narrowed down PayScales ranking of 336 majors and found that helping people can be a financially thankless job.
May 16, 2017
30 Best Paying College Majors: 2017ThinkAdvisor whittled down PayScale's starting salary rankings of 336 majors, which show science and math dominating.
November 02, 2016
16 Best & Worst 529 College Savings Plans of 2016: MorningstarOf the 63 plans Morningstar rates, almost half have a neutral rating and all three plans with a negative rating are sold by advisors.
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.