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.
New FAFSA Rules Create New College Financial Aid Strategies
By Bernice NapachStudent loan rates are lower and FAFSA rules have changed, which creates new opportunities to maximize financial aid.
July 07, 2016
Student Loan Delinquencies Climb Despite Economic RecoveryStudent loans are the only consumer debt sector where delinquencies are higher now than they were during the financial crisis, according to a new report.
July 05, 2016
Community College Students: New Source of Financial Planners?The American College's Ajamu Loving is looking to expand academic partnerships with community colleges to achieve multiple goals, including cultivating more advisors.
June 30, 2016
More Scholarships, Fewer Loans Financing College: SurveyIn addition, more students are working during the academic year or on breaks to help pay for college, Sallie Mae reported.
June 30, 2016
How Chinese Students Are Helping to Save America’s CollegesThe rising number of Chinese students at American colleges is driven in part by big cutbacks in government aid for state universities.
June 30, 2016
Meet Advisor of the Year finalist Marvin MitchellMitchell has built his practice on family-first values that extend to both his clients and employees
June 30, 2016
Puerto Rico Expected to Default on Debt Even After Restructuring Bill Is SignedEven after Obama signs the long-awaited bill that lets Puerto Rico restructure its debt, the ultimate outcome for holders of the islands debt remains uncertain.
June 29, 2016
Puerto Rico Says It Will Default Even With Congressional AidAs the Senate prepared to vote on a debt restructuring bill for Puerto Rico, its governor said the island would default on more than $1 billion in GO debt Friday.