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.
March 10, 2009
Honors: Rocco, LangrallThe American College is giving the Samuel H. Weese Award to John Rocco, and the International Forum, Chicago, has installed Clarke Langrall Jr. as president.
February 28, 2009
Beware unlicensed "specialists"Millions of Americans have lost their homes in the current foreclosure crisis. Millions more stand to do so in the future. But they should think twice before doing business with so-called mortgage modification specialists. Such entities, regulators
February 27, 2009
The Obama Budget: The Effect on College Savings ProgramsTax credits, grants, and a Federal takeover of student loans are on their way or proposed
February 24, 2009
Stimulus bill raises reverse mortgage limitPresident Obama's recent economic stimulus bill will give older Americans access to greater equity in their homes. The bill will raise the Home Equity Conversion...
February 18, 2009
American College Brings Grad Program To BostonA financial services school will be offering its master of science in financial services degree program in Beantown this fall.
February 18, 2009
American College Brings Grad Program To BostonA financial services school will be offering its master of science in financial services degree program in Beantown this fall.
February 17, 2009
My Poor Rich Uncle: College Loan Company BankruptThe private loan company files Chapter 7
February 17, 2009
College Savings Watch: Stimulus Bill Permits Use of 529 Funds for ComputersExpands permitted use of college savings vehicle for student computer purchase
February 04, 2009
ChFC designation implements new rigor and course requirementsThe Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation will require a total of nine college-level courses for students starting the program beginning October 1. Already containing all...
February 02, 2009
Lending in a recession100%: Percentage of survey respondents in the Federal Reserve's October survey who said they applied more rigorous standards to subprime loans. 90%: Percentage who said they had tightened standards on nontraditional mortgages like alt-A lo