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.
FAFSA Filing Season Has Just Begun
By Bernice NapachStudents and their parents can now file the FAFSA form for the 2019-2020 college academic year.
September 20, 2018
Looking to Recruit Millennials? Student Loan Repayment May Be a New HookAn IRS rule change allows student loan assistance in a tax-preferred manner.
September 14, 2018
Student Loan Debt Weighing on 3 Generations: AARPStudent debt can stop people young and old from buying a home or car or even getting health care, a survey found.
September 06, 2018
House Passes Bill Requiring Annual Counseling for Student Loan BorrowersWith this bill, "students and parents enrolled in federal loan programs will receive yearly counseling tailored to their needs," said House Speaker Ryan.
September 04, 2018
Student Debt Isn't Just a 'Young Person Problem': EBRIStudent loan debt has financial implications that reach to retirement and beyond, researchers say.
August 31, 2018
Federated Uses $26.5 Million Loan From Life Insurer to Refinance Property DebtFederated is using a 10-year, fixed-rate loan to refinance its debt.
August 30, 2018
House to Vote on Bill Requiring Annual Counseling for Student Loan BorrowersThe legislation is designed to improve "the timing, frequency, and content of financial counseling," according to co-sponsor Rep. Bonamici.
August 28, 2018
John Rogers: Bridging the Wealth GapAriel's John Rogers funds a program to find an 'African-American George Soros or Henry Kravitz.'