Saving for College
Learn about the best strategies and products your clients can use when saving for college as well as the guidance needed when applying for financial aid.
83% of Americans Say They Can’t Afford College: Edward Jones Poll
By Janet LevauxPlus, 66% cannot identify what 529 plans are, the annual survey finds.
April 30, 2015
Senate Finance Passes 529 Reform BillThe bipartisan bill modernizes the treatment of 529 plans in three ways.
April 29, 2015
Middle-class families shrink their college fund contributionsFewer parents are finding the money to save for their kids' college.
April 29, 2015
Middle-class families shrink their college fund contributionsFewer parents are finding the money to save for their kids' college.
April 28, 2015
529 College Plan Bill to Be Debated in Senate CommitteeThe bill is intended to "modernize" 529 plans and would designate computers as a qualified expense, among other provisions.
March 05, 2015
5 Tips for Saving for College in 2015While college costs seem to rise inexorably, there are ways for parents and grandparents to pay for a child's tuition without breaking the savings bank.
February 05, 2015
Bills on 529 Plans, Small Biz Taxes Head for House VoteFSI supports the two bills: one to loosen some rules on 529 plans and another to allow small businesses to deduct office equipment.
January 28, 2015
Obama Drops 529 Tax Plan; New College Saving Bills FloatedAdministration will now focus on delivering a larger package of education tax relief that will have bipartisan support.