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.
529 College Savings Plan Assets Grew 21% in 2013
By Michael S. FischerReport finds new options give financial advisors opportunity to add value; ETFs lag in 529 plans while use of 'exotic' asset classes increases.
August 08, 2014
5 Tax Strategies to Pay for College Without Going BrokeOne wealth advisor shows how small-business owners can use IRS rules to defray tuition expenses, in effect creating a "tax scholarship."
July 31, 2014
Top Ways College Is Paid For: Sallie MaeMore American families are reaching into their pockets to pay college tuition and borrowing less, according to a just-released study by Sallie Mae.
June 24, 2014
13 best & worst 529 college savings plans of 2014: MorningstarMorningstar looked at 84 college investment plans to see which ones do it right and wrong.
June 23, 2014
13 Best & Worst 529 College Savings Plans of 2014: MorningstarThinkAdvisor whittled down Morningstars look at 84 college investment plans to see which ones do it right and wrong.
May 27, 2014
30 Best Paying College Majors: 2014As college degrees become almost mandatory for landing a decent job, find out which majors give the best chance to land a high-paying job.
May 14, 2014
Vast Ignorance About 529 College Plans: Edward JonesCollege costs are going up, but the awareness level of savings tools is not keeping pace, a national survey finds.
May 12, 2014
529 College Savings Plans Beat Benchmarks on After-Tax BasisBefore taxes many 529 college savings plans underperformed, but they topped comparable indexes when tax benefits were factored in, a study found.