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.
8 Best RIA-Sold 529 Plans: Savingforcollege.com
By Bernice NapachThese are the best-performing 529 funds sold through RIAs based on the three-year performance composite rankings.
August 10, 2018
Education Dept. Wants to Rescind Protections Against Predatory For-Profit SchoolsThe agency wants to eliminate a rule that raised the standards for for-profit schools participating in federal aid programs.
August 09, 2018
Top 10 Colleges With Best Financial Aid Packages: Princeton ReviewThe average aid package of these schools reduces the cost of college to the equivalent of full fare at a state institution.
August 08, 2018
7 Financial Services Jobs for Non-Quants and Non-TechiesThese jobs do not require quantitative analysis or coding skills.
August 07, 2018
From Army Captain to Financial PlannerGary Ward decided to become a CFP after giving financial guidance to his Special Forces troops.
August 06, 2018
Student Loan Refinancer SoFi Said to Report $200 Million Q2 LossThe privately held company has disclosed quarterly revenue or earnings to its investors since Q3 2017.
August 03, 2018
5 Best & Worst Graduate Degrees for Student Loan BurdenCredible.com analyzed loan and salary data from 91,000 borrowers seeking refinancing to see how much of their paychecks were eaten up by debt payments.
August 02, 2018
529 Plans vs. Roth IRAs: Which Is Better for College Savings?Mark Kantrowitz, publisher of Savingforcollege.com, explains the differences, but in most cases the winner is clear.