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.
Are Advisors Toast if Google, Apple or Amazon Join Robo-Advisor Race?
By Emily ZulzSteven Miyao, president of DST kasina, says hed be surprised if they dont create financial services products.
June 06, 2016
John Oliver puts medical debt on TVFor $60,000, comedian was able to relieve 9,000 people of $15 million in unpaid bills
June 02, 2016
Wealthfront Launches Its Own 529 PlanThe Wealthfront 529 College Savings Plan aims to offer the best attributes of both advisor-sold and direct-sold 529 plans.
May 27, 2016
Advisor-Sold 529 Plans Lose Market Share Even as Assets GrowAdvisor-sold 529 plans account for 46% of all 529 plan assets, but more investors are choosing direct-sold funds with lower fees, according to Morningstar.
May 26, 2016
The value of advisors: it’s about asking the right questionsIf you ask your prospects and clients the right questions, they will share their hopes, dreams and fears with you.
May 24, 2016
Mark Kantrowitz: College Financing Ace —The 2016 IA 25Its not surprising that Mark Kantrowitz has become the go-to guy for all things related to paying for college.
May 24, 2016
6 positive trends in student debtThese trends in the student debt arena show how the student loan sector is evolving, which could indicate progress ahead for retirement savings.
May 24, 2016
30 of the worst paying college majors of 2016The rankings are based on data collected by PayScale.com from more than 1,000 universities and 319 bachelors degrees.