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.
A Better Way to Coach Clients (and Their Children) Through College Enrollment
By John ManganaroThe pressures of planning for higher education costs can trigger less-than-rational decision making.
October 30, 2024
8 Ivy League Colleges' Endowment Returns, Ranked: 2024The elite schools' average 8.3% return on investments was a significant improvement over last year's average 2.3% gain.
October 29, 2024
5 Best 529 College Savings Plans: Morningstar, 2024The best plans have well-researched asset-allocation approaches and experienced investment teams.
October 09, 2024
20 Worst-Paying College Majors: 2024There's more to picking a career than money, but it's important for students to choose with open eyes.
October 03, 2024
Thrivent Takes Reg BI Hit Over Outdated Share Class CalculatorThe firm recommended pricier shares in two 529 plans after failing to account for a fee change, regulators said.
September 23, 2024
20 Best-Paying College Majors: 2024Payscale collected data on 763 majors at some 2,400 colleges and universities across the U.S.
September 03, 2024
The Best Colleges in 15 Categories: Princeton Review, 2024These schools are tops in professor quality, food, financial aid and more, according to the test-prep company.
August 29, 2024
Housing Wealth Puts Millennials Closer to Retirement ReadinessEarlier generational shortfalls have closed thanks to a big jump in the value of their homes.