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.
14 of the Best 529 College Savings Plans: 2017
By Lynette GilHelping your clients choose a 529 college savings plan from Morningstar's list should be a top priority before the end of the year.
December 05, 2017
Student Loan Debt Is Now as Big as the US Junk MarketThe debt presents investors with a whole different range of risks.
December 04, 2017
Financial Incentives Can Discourage Whistleblowing: StudyRewards, when structured the wrong way, can hijack potential informants' moral motivation to do the right thing, a study finds.
December 01, 2017
Debt and Its Hidden CostsNearly 3 in 4 Americans are in debt, and its effects can spill into all aspects of their lives, AICPA reports.
November 29, 2017
7 Tips for Repaying Student LoansNow is the time when recent college graduates must begin repaying their student loans, so they should be aware of the do's and don'ts.
November 24, 2017
Need a College Scholarship? A Website Has 7 Million of ThemThe TFS Scholarships website is free, has no ads and connects to more than 7 million scholarships worth $41 billion.
November 21, 2017
CFPB Fines Citibank for Misleading Student-Loan PracticesThe bureau ordered Citibank to end its illegal practices and pay $6.5 million in redress and fines.
November 17, 2017
How the House and Senate Tax Bills Would Raise College CostsThe House bill contains many more provisions than the Senate bill that would affect students, their families and colleges.