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.
Debate: Is Restarting Student Loan Interest Accumulation a Good Idea?
By Robert Bloink | William H. ByrnesOur tax experts discuss President Biden's plan to restart student loan interest accumulation before the repayment freeze ends.
July 14, 2023
Biden to Forgive $39B in Student DebtThe plan comes as the administration pursues alternatives to a $400 billion plan rejected by the Supreme Court.
July 13, 2023
10 'Nerdy' Facts About 529 College Savings PlansUsing 529 plans can become surprisingly complex, especially when planning for multiple potential students, Jeffrey Levine says.
July 05, 2023
Supreme Court Nixes Biden's Loan Forgiveness Plan: What's Next for Borrowers?Clients with student loan debt should, for now, plan on restarting payments in October.
June 30, 2023
Supreme Court Throws Out Biden's Student-Loan Relief PlanStudent loan payments are set to resume in late August after a three-year pause.
June 29, 2023
Roth IRA vs. 529 Plan: How Should Your Clients Save for College?Each type of plan has its own set of characteristics that clients should understand.
June 29, 2023
Debate: Can More Information Ease the Student Debt Crisis?Our two tax experts discuss a proposal designed to address the high cost of student loans.
June 21, 2023
8 High-Net-Worth Planning Tips for New GrandparentsAdvisors can help these clients think through gifting strategies like UTMA custodial accounts and generation-skipping trusts.