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.
December 17, 2006
Study Finds Producers Are Not Pushing 529s HardAlthough most parents and grandparents help pay for their kids' and grandkids' college education, most producers say 529 college savings plans account for less than ...
September 24, 2006
The Pension Protection Act Boosts 529 College Savings PlansThe Pension Protection Act wasn't just about defending pensions from financial failure. Among other provisions, it also permanently extends the tax advantages of Section 529 ...
September 24, 2006
The Pension Protection Act Boosts 529 College Savings PlansThe Pension Protection Act wasn't just about defending pensions from financial failure. Among other provisions, it also permanently extends the tax advantages of Section 529 ...
July 01, 2006
NUMEROLOGYThe College Savings Foundation released a report conducted by Financial Research Corporation which found that assets in 529 college savings plans rose to an estimated...
October 27, 2005
NASD Acts On College Savings Plan Supervision ReportsThe National Association of Securities Dealers has imposed a $500,000 fine on Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. in connection with what the NASD says were ...
October 25, 2005
Insurer Adds 529 VeteranHartford Financial Services Group Inc. has hired Jeff Coghan to be director of college savings plans.[@@]Coghan, who will be responsible for marketing Section 529 ...
August 11, 2005
NAPFA to Offer Two Days of Free Advice to CallersArrangement with Kiplinger's to focus on college savings
May 18, 2005
Ta-Free 529s Could Become PermanentThe current tax-free status of withdrawals from college savings plans would be made permanent under bipartisan legislation introduced Tuesday in the House.Currently, the tax-free ...
May 18, 2005
Bill Assures Ta-Free Status Of 529 PlansWashingtonThe current tax-free status of withdrawals from college savings plans would be made permanent under bipartisan legislation introduced earlier this month in the House.Currently, ...
August 24, 2004
529 Plan Asset Total SoarsNU Online News Service, Aug. 24, 2004, 4:36 p.m. EDTAssets in 529 college savings plans increased to $43 billion at the end of the ...