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.
End the ChFC vs. CFP War: An Open Letter to American College CEO Bob Johnson
By Michael E. KitcesThe American College should reposition itself to support the emerging need for deeper post-CFP specializations and niche educational programs for financial advisors.
October 13, 2014
19 Top Colleges for Green MBAs: 2014These college rankings weave together the priority given to sustainability education with Financial Times Global MBA ratings.
October 10, 2014
More Middle- to High-Income College Students Graduate With DebtIn 2012, 62% of students from upper-middle income households left college with debt two decades ago, that number was 34%.
October 09, 2014
‘Crazily high’ AIG rate may have been forced on N.Y. FedTimothy Geithner said yesterday that he was responsible for setting the rate.
October 06, 2014
Opportunities aplenty: Advising parents on college fundingCollege Funding Coach Founder Brock Jolly says 529 savings plans are only a piece of the college funding puzzle.
September 23, 2014
Wealth Protection a Growing Priority for Investors: Lincoln FinancialAfter the last few years of unpredictable financial markets, 58% of respondents in a Lincoln Financial Group study are reporting a strong need for wealth protection.
September 22, 2014
Hussman: U.S. Now a ‘Ponzi Economy’Portfolio manager John Hussman warns the U.S. has become a "Ponzi economy," buckling at its productive core even while maintaining a deceptive appearance of prosperity.