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.
Puerto Rico Needs a Better Debt Deal
By Antonio Weiss, Brad W. Setser and Desmond LachmanRosy assumptions about what the island can afford to pay bondholders threaten to doom its future.
October 02, 2018
Parents Are Putting Their Retirements at RiskAlong the way, their kids are missing crucial financial lessons, Merrill Lynch and Age Wave report.
October 01, 2018
Impact Shares Partners With UN to Launch New ETF: Portfolio ProductsIn other product news, PGIM Investments launched a second high-yield bond ETF.
October 01, 2018
FAFSA Filing Season Has Just BegunStudents and their parents can now file the FAFSA form for the 2019-2020 college academic year.
September 28, 2018
NY AG Sues 9 Student Loan Debt Relief CompaniesThe suit alleges the companies charge fees topping $1,000 for services available for free from the government and legitimate loan servicers.
September 28, 2018
In Latest Student Loan Debt Court Battle, It's States vs. FedsSixteen states are opposing federal efforts to void state powers in overseeing loan servicers.
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.