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.
Less Than a Third of Americans Know What a 529 Plan Is: Edward Jones
By Michael S. FischerOnly four in 10 parents with children under 13 are saving for education, the firm reports.
May 04, 2018
10 Worst College Majors for Getting HiredCheck out the college majors with the worst (or highest) unemployment rates for recent college graduates.
May 02, 2018
U.S. Increases Debt Sales as Deficit Grows, Plans 2-Month BillsThe Treasury is increasing sales of 3-, 10- and 30-year Treasuries by $1 billion each in the next auctions.
May 01, 2018
10 Best College Majors for Getting HiredA New York Fed study shows the value of a college education in finding work as well as wide differences in salaries based on majors.
April 30, 2018
2018 IA 25 Politics, Regulation & Compliance WinnersHere are 2018 IA 25 top vote getters in field of politics/regulators/compliance.
April 17, 2018
Investing in 529, ABLE Plans? Better Check Tax Law ChangesChanges in the tax reform law can provide entirely new strategies for planning for all levels of education.
April 12, 2018
Private College 529 Plan, Which Locks In Tuition, Is ExpandingThe plan has a new president whose priority is encouraging more colleges and universities to join.
April 11, 2018
2 Warning Signs That a Seismic Shift in Bonds Is ComingWhich parts of the market are most vulnerable to rising rates, and what can you do to shore up portfolios?