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.
Baby Boomers are House Rich, Savings Poor
By Maria WoodA new study finds that boomers are carrying too much mortgage debt as they enter retirement.
September 10, 2012
Political Commentator Says Obama Faces Hurdles to Reelection at NAIFA MeetingThe continuing high unemployment rate poses a significant threat to President Obama's campaign to be reelected to a second term
September 05, 2012
Seniors + Academia = A Good Match?A project on the table in South Carolina would tightly integrate a 55+ retirement community with a local university. But is that a good thing?
August 31, 2012
Parents Plan to Pay About Half of College CostsWhile parents are planning to pay for about half of their childrens college costs, less than a third are on track to meet that goal, Fidelity Investments sixth annual College Savings Indicator found.
August 29, 2012
Poll: Most Americans Remain Pessimistic About Direction of U.S. EconomyAccording to the poll, 57% of Americans are pessimistic about the current direction of the country. And 60% believe that their own financial well-being is determined by their actions and not events out of their control.
August 29, 2012
Why I’m breaking up with Paul RyanRyan's campaign trail flip-flop on Medicare has lost him at least one supporter.
August 24, 2012
FPA Leader Wants CFP to Be the ‘One Designation’The Financial Planning Association would like to see CFP become the single designation for financial planners. The American College doesn't agree.
August 24, 2012
FPA Leader Wants CFP to Be the ‘One Designation’The Financial Planning Association would like to see CFP become the single designation for financial planners. The American College doesn't agree.