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.
Survey: Americans’ Financial Security Edges Up in August
By Warren S. HerschReflecting the increased optimism, more survey respondents in August than in June indicate they are setting aside money for savings or investments and are somewhat likely to enjoy a comfortable retirement.
August 17, 2012
At Back-to-School Time, Tips for Saving and Paying for CollegeYour clients already feeling the pain of paying tuition? Reminders on how to save for college and how to offset your payments with tax credits and deductions.
August 14, 2012
6 U.S. Cities on the Edge of a Fiscal CliffWith recent warnings and downgrades from Moodys, these municipalities may follow the likes of Stockton and Central Falls into bankruptcy.
August 13, 2012
Paying for college: Financial aid in America, in 2 graphicsPaying for college has required much more financial aid in the last few years, and the sources of that aid have been changing as well.
August 12, 2012
Paying for college: Financial aid in America, in 2 graphicsPaying for college has required much more financial aid in the last few years, and the sources of that aid have been changing as well.
August 09, 2012
PIMCO’s El-Erian: ‘Be Wary of Steepening Yield Curve’The steepening yield curve in the U.S. Treasury market should have investors worried.
August 08, 2012
Quad-A: Enticing Black Students to Become AdvisorsQuad-As focus is on trying to get historically black universities like Howard to introduce degree programs in financial planning.
August 08, 2012
A year later, S&P downgrade of U.S. looks like a dud (Washington Times)Still, one benefit of the downgrade, says Nigel Gault, chief U.S. economist at HIS Global Insight, is that it focused on the need to do something about Americas debt.