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.
15 Lowest Cost 529 College Savings Plans
By Bernice NapachSavingforcollege.com chose these direct-sold 529 savings plans based on the lowest and highest cost options for a $10,000 10-year investment.
March 02, 2018
Income Share Agreements: A Student Loan AlternativeIncome share agreements require borrowers to pay back a portion of their income for a fixed number of years.
February 22, 2018
5 Tips for Advising the New Sandwich GenerationThe latest members of this group face unique challenges, like more debt, increasing college costs for their kids and parents who are living longer.
February 13, 2018
Household Debt Rises for Fifth Year in a Row: NY FedCredit card debt had the biggest percentage increase in the fourth quarter, and student loan debt showed the biggest jump in serious delinquencies.
February 06, 2018
Top 20 Colleges Worth the Cost: Princeton ReviewDon't let the steep sticker prices of many of these schools scare you; they offer generous financial aid and good career prospects.
February 06, 2018
Top 20 Colleges Worth the Cost: Princeton ReviewDon't let the steep sticker prices of many of these schools scare you; they offer generous financial aid and good career prospects.
January 29, 2018
Unchartered Investing TerritoryExperts debate the ins and outs of Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies and blockchain in this month's issue of Investment Advisor.
January 29, 2018
Will Marketplace Lending Disrupt Banking?This space is ripe for disruption: Consumer respect for banks has fallen dramatically, and post-crisis regulation has made it difficult to get a loan.