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.
August 23, 2011
Parents’ College Savings Falling Far Short of Goal: FidelityAccording to a study released Tuesday by Fidelity Investments, parents are ill-prepared to meet tuition costs, with their savings likely to cover only 16% of the bill.
March 07, 2011
FRC: College Savings Plan Assets ClimbU.S. college savings plan asset totals have increased 56% in the past 24 months, according to Financial Research Corp.
March 07, 2011
FRC: College Savings Plan Assets ClimbU.S. college savings plan asset totals have increased 56% in the past 24 months, according to Financial Research Corp.
February 09, 2011
More High School Students Take Responsibility for College CostsThe College Savings Foundation released its second annual How Youth Plan to Fund College report on Wednesday.
January 09, 2011
Letters To The EditorI AM SHOCKED that an industry publication that I have respected would include such drivel as this. Trevor Thomas might as well have asked Nancy Pelosi to write that article.
November 15, 2010
Time to Use Gold for College Savings, Group SaysGold can help protect and grow funds used for college education, says Capital Gold Group.
October 06, 2010
Connecticut Taps The Hartford to Launch Advisor-Sold 529 PlanConnecticut Treasurer Denise Nappier announced Wednesday that, after a competitive bid process, she has selected The Hartford Financial Services Group to launch and manage CHET Advisor, a new advisor-sold 529 college savings program for state residents.
October 05, 2010
San Francisco Mayor Wants College Accounts for KindergartenersDeposits would be small but the hope is that they will pay huge dividends
September 01, 2010
New York Cuts College Savings 529-Plan Fees in HalfNew York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli announced earlier this week that his office would reduce fees associated with the state's 529 College Savings Program Direct Plan.
August 25, 2010
Fidelity: Family College Funding Levels FallU.S. parents appear to have enough resources to meet only 16% of college costs, down from 18% in 2009.