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.
Education Department Ends Program Policing For-Profit Colleges
By Bernice NapachThe Gainful Employment Rule was intended to help student loan borrowers attending for-profit schools.
June 19, 2019
20 Best Paying College Majors (That Aren't Engineering): 2019ThinkAdvisor's spin on the best paying college majors from PayScale's College Salary Report.
June 17, 2019
Warren Bill to Forgive Student Loan Debt Coming SoonThe bill by Democrats in the House and Senate would eliminate up to $50,000 in student loan debt for 42 million Americans.
June 12, 2019
Can Roth IRAs Match 529 Plans for College Savings Benefits?Both tax-preferred plans do their stated jobs well, but Roth IRAs have an added value to pay for college expenses.
June 10, 2019
11 Worst States for JobsThese states score worst on factors like commute time, hours spent working and unemployment rate.
June 07, 2019
The Warning Sign That Predicted Nearly Every Modern Financial Crisis: Richard VagueMost economists missed a clear signal ahead of the 2008 crash, the investor and ex-banker tells ThinkAdvisor.
June 07, 2019
College Is Worth the Rising Costs: NY FedA New York Fed report shows that a college education delivers a higher rate of return than stocks or bonds.
June 06, 2019
Bill Aims to Reduce Role of Money in College AdmissionsSen. Ron Wyden's College Admissions Fairness Act targets the tax deductibility of family donations to colleges.