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.
Advisor-Sold 529 Plans Lose Market Share Even as Assets Grow
By Bernice NapachAdvisor-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 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.
May 19, 2016
This is the work benefit new graduates really wantSurprise, surprise! People with tons of debt and little-to-no income want to work at places that will help them out with their loans.
May 19, 2016
This is the work benefit new graduates really wantSurprise, surprise! People with tons of debt and little-to-no income want to work at places that will help them out with their loans.
May 17, 2016
Laurie Belew: Next-Gen Cultivator — The 2016 IA 25Calls for financial literacy programs in high schools aren't just for the benefit of a more informed consumer base.
May 17, 2016
2 factors contributing to the growing problem of elder debtExcessive debt among older Americans often arises stealthily, and it can play on their retirement and estate plans.
May 17, 2016
Of wisdom and ethics: Are you a "solutionary"?Listen to the VP and Adjunct Professor at The American College, Tony Boquet talk about what is wisdom and how you can become a "solutionary."