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.
Advisors' Advice: 8 Major College Savings Mistakes Clients Make
By Ginger SzalaWe asked advisors what planning errors they've seen and what they did to correct them.
June 25, 2019
20 Worst Paying College Majors (That Aren't Education): 2019Graduates of the "top" two fields on this list actually earn less at mid-career than at entry level, according to PayScale's College Salary Report.
April 01, 2019
Top 10 Direct-Sold 529 College Savings PlansThe latest performance rankings from savingforcollege.com, along with some plan details.
December 14, 2018
Virginia's ABLENow Reaches $20M in ContributionsThe 5,000 customers in ABLEnow come from all 50 states.
November 02, 2018
Best & Worst 529 College Savings Plans of 2018: MorningstarThe best plans have low fees, along with strong underlying investments and state oversight, according to Morningstar.
August 13, 2018
Best & Worst College Cost CalculatorsThinkAdvisor editors tested these cost calculators to determine which are the best for helping your clients.
July 09, 2018
Kentucky to Allow 529 Plan Savers to Use Funds for K-12 TuitionThe new U.S. tax law expanded the use of 529 plan funds.
June 06, 2018
25 Worst Paying College Majors: 2018These grads are paid the worst out of the 489 majors listed in PayScale's College Salary Report, but at least they feel like they're making the world a better place.