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.
Harvard Raises Record $1.2B, but Slow Returns Crimp Budget
By Michael McDonaldFundraising total is second-largest ever in higher education; more restraint on spending will be called for, school says.
October 31, 2016
Banks Amass $2.4T Hoard of Bonds as BofA Leads RushBanks are buying and holding more U.S. government bonds while they're simultaneously limiting lending.
October 26, 2016
College Gets More Expensive, AgainTuition and fees at private and public schools alike keep rising faster than inflation.
October 24, 2016
What Does Divorce Really Cost?Conducted by volunteers, Second Saturday workshops address the legal, emotional and financial issues of divorce.
October 24, 2016
Job-Seeking Students Have Much to LearnLast month, I visited four CFP Board-registered programs across three states.
October 24, 2016
The BD Industry's Latest DescentThe past month or so has been an incredible period of scandals for the financial sector.
October 24, 2016
To Attract Students, Colleges Offering Loan Debt InsuranceA student loan debt insurance program may help advisors and their clients with college-age kids narrow down their list of ideal schools.
October 05, 2016
Brown University Endowment Posts 1.1% Loss in ‘Challenging’ YearThe smallest endowment in the Ivy League lost $3.2 billion in the fiscal year that ended June 30.