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.
The Compensation Issue
By Staff WriterAfter speaking with multiple advisors and representatives from the major groups that certify advisors to work with the older population--The American College, the Society of...
November 01, 2007
Group ThinkThe Financial Planning Association (FPA) and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) announced a joint effort to help individuals financially prepare for end-of-life...
October 24, 2007
Another Reason to Talk About 529 PlansAccording to the College Board's Trends in College Pricing 2007 report, tuition and other costs, excluding room and board, increased on average to $6,185 at public four-year colleges this year, up 6.6% from last year, while tuition at private colleges hit $23,712--an increase of 6.3%.
October 23, 2007
Predatory Lenders Targeted by New LegislationIn response to financial market disarray and dire straits for many homeowners caused by the structured mortgage securitization frenzy of the past several years, three Congressional Representatives have introduced legislation which would protect borrowers from predatory mortgage lending practices, and reform the mortgage origination and securitization process.
October 21, 2007
Advisors Can Sway Boomers' View Of 529 Savings Plans, Survey ShowsDespite the considerable tax benefits 529 college savings plans offer, numerous parents still do not have a 529 plan, a recent survey by Hartford Financial ...
October 09, 2007
Financial School Honors SparacioThe American College has named Joseph Sparacio to its Alumni Hall of Fame.The Bryn Mawr, Pa., college organized the college to recognize some of its ...
October 09, 2007
Financial School Honors SparacioThe American College has named Joseph Sparacio to its Alumni Hall of Fame.The Bryn Mawr, Pa., college organized the college to recognize some of its ...
October 01, 2007
The Kids Stay in the PictureAs increasing number of planners adopt a holistic approach to their clients' money matters, many are taking a closer look at the relationship they have...