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.
School Adds Domestic Partner Designation
By Staff WriterThe College for Financial Planning has introduced an Accredited Domestic Partnership Advisor designation program.
November 05, 2010
QE2’s Main Effect Is Weakening the Dollar; Bank Execs SpeakThe Fed's large scale asset purchases will not move the needle of economic growth; the real benefit is a further weakening of the U.S. dollar relative to other currencies.
November 03, 2010
Sleeping bears, leaders and true believersHas the bear gone into hibernation? If so, for how long? Is it the typical November-May sleep, or will it be a few years of rest for the furry and dangerous beast?
November 02, 2010
American College Offers Special Needs CredentialA financial services school has worked with an insurer to develop a designation aimed at financial professionals who serve families with children with special needs.
October 28, 2010
9 Best Foundations That Aid Education of Disadvantaged Students: Philanthropy StudyA report released Tuesday by the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy examined the cycle of unequal educational access and opportunities faced by U.S. students from marginalized communities.
October 09, 2010
At FPA Denver, ‘Financial Planning Day’ Draws Hundreds Looking for HelpOver 100 Certified Financial Planners descended on the Colorado Convention Center in Denver to assist the general public with their financial planning needs.
October 06, 2010
Connecticut Taps The Hartford to Launch Advisor-Sold 529 PlanConnecticut Treasurer Denise Nappier announced Wednesday that, after a competitive bid process, she has selected The Hartford Financial Services Group to launch and manage CHET Advisor, a new advisor-sold 529 college savings program for state residents.
October 05, 2010
San Francisco Mayor Wants College Accounts for KindergartenersDeposits would be small but the hope is that they will pay huge dividends