College Planning
Help your clients take the worry out of saving for college with news and analysis on student debt, 529 plans and other tax-efficient savings vehicles as well as the colleges and college majors that deliver the most value.
Grandparents Flocking to 529 College Savings Plans to Help Grandchildren
By Michael S. FischerGrandparents 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 04, 2014
RIAs want more investment options in 529 plansRIAs concerns about the fees imposed by providers of 529 college savings plans has increased by more than half.
March 04, 2014
RIAs want more investment options in 529 plansRIAs concerns about the fees imposed by providers of 529 college savings plans has increased by more than half.
February 25, 2014
Basic trainingIs learning today about short-term results? Whatever happened to the basics of education--reading, writing and arithmetic?
February 18, 2014
LTCI Watch: Double whammyRigid credit and portfolio rules hurt both the suppliers of care insurance and the buyers.
February 14, 2014
Is College Really Worth It?In the anguished debate over the value of higher education, a new Pew Research Center study weighs in.
February 11, 2014
House GOP Prepared to Vote on Clean Debt Ceiling RaiseHouse GOP members were unable to get enough support for debt limit plan to mostly eliminate a cut in the military retirement cost-of-living adjustment.