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.
Prepaid 529 Plans Gain Popularity
By Danielle AndrusPrepaid 529 plan assets, up 2.6% in the first quarter, have been increasing since Q4 2011.
June 07, 2012
Pershing to Offer 529 College Savings PlansThe new 529 college savings plan is designed to help advisors overcome the hurdle of managing college savings outside their clients' portfolios.
June 06, 2012
Spanish Industrial Output FallsThe news for Spain just kept getting worse on Wednesday as its industrial output fell the most since October 2009.
May 29, 2012
Top 15 Best Paying College Degrees: 2012With the rise in college tuition showing no sign of slowing down, a new, wide-ranging paper offers a tool for grads, or those choosing a degree, to figure out what their degrees might be worth.
May 29, 2012
3 Major Changes to 529 PlansStates have been lowering fees and adding FDIC-insured CDs, among other notable adjustments of which advisors should be aware.
May 25, 2012
Help College Graduates Start on the Right Financial FootMany of your clients' kids and grandkids will finish up their degrees and venture out into the world this month. Here's how you can help them.
May 24, 2012
It’s Graduation Season. Are You Missing a Key Differentiator?The wise advisor will take advantage of this teachable season by reaching out to clients with tips on last-minute college funding.
May 24, 2012
Employees Report Low Financial Stress—Maybe Too LowEmployees who are the least stressed are the farthest behind in financial planning, a Financial Finesse report found.