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.
Third of Gen Xers, Half of Millennials Rely on Parents Financially: Study
By Rob BurgessAdvisors agree that it's a common situation across the income spectrum.
May 01, 2026
Americans' 9 Biggest Financial Worries: GallupConcerns about costs far outpace all other fiscal challenges, the annual Economy and Personal Finance survey finds.
April 30, 2026
12 Best-Value Small Colleges and Universities: 2026Researchers analyzed more than 1,000 schools, public and private, with 5,000 students or fewer.
April 22, 2026
When a Client Wants to Help Their Child Buy a HomeAdvisors told us how they help parents aid their adult children without derailing their retirement plans.
April 08, 2026
Why David Blanchett Avoids 529sBut the popular retirement researcher doesn't think everyone else should necessarily do so.
April 06, 2026
BNY Mellon, Robinhood Tapped to Run Trump Accounts for ChildrenThe accounts are expected to be invested in U.S. stock index funds and locked up until children turn 18.
February 18, 2026
Endowments Had Stable Returns, Boosted Spending in FY25U.S. colleges tapped assets to help prop up operations and support students, faculty and missions, data shows.
February 09, 2026
New Bill Lets First-Time Homebuyers Tap 529 PlansThe Save for Success Act allows distributions from qualified tuition programs to be used for qualified housing expenses.