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.
5 Best 529 College Savings Plans: Morningstar, 2024
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinThe best plans have well-researched asset-allocation approaches and experienced investment teams.
September 23, 2024
20 Best-Paying College Majors: 2024Payscale collected data on 763 majors at some 2,400 colleges and universities across the U.S.
September 03, 2024
The Best Colleges in 15 Categories: Princeton Review, 2024These schools are tops in professor quality, food, financial aid and more, according to the test-prep company.
August 29, 2024
Housing Wealth Puts Millennials Closer to Retirement ReadinessEarlier generational shortfalls have closed thanks to a big jump in the value of their homes.
August 27, 2024
IRS Issues FAQs on Student Loan Repayment Matching in Retirement PlansThe Secure 2.0 Act permits employers to match student loan repayments through retirement plan contributions.
August 19, 2024
9 Questions to Ask Clients Before School StartsBack-to-school season is a great time to get clients talking about college and education-related costs.
August 02, 2024
12 Worst States for Student Loan Debt: 2024College loans now total $1.6 trillion, with each of the nation's 42.8 million borrowers owing nearly $38,000 on average.
August 01, 2024
15 Best Value Private Colleges: Princeton Review, 2024The rankings take into account academics, costs, student debt, career services and graduation rates.