Student Loan Debt
How advisors can help clients understand the burden of student loan debt and the best ways to reduce, eliminate or manage the debt load.
August 02, 2024
12 Worst States for Student Loan Debt: 2024College loans now total $1.6 trillion, with each of the nation's 42.8 million borrowers owing nearly $38,000 on average.
April 18, 2024
A Financial Planning Checklist, From Age 20 to 70 and BeyondHere are some benchmarks to keep clients' retirement, estate and long-term care planning on track.
April 09, 2024
Younger Investors Are Optimistic About Their Finances, But Want HelpA recent poll finds most Gen Zers and millennials are asking for financial advice but not always from advisors.
April 08, 2024
Biden Details Student Loan 'Plan B'Some 25 million borrowers would have their accrued interest fully or partially eliminated.
November 03, 2023
Without a Plan, Family Wealth Discussions Can Be Stressful: SurveyThe conversations, often spontaneous, can expose generational rifts, Merrill finds.
August 18, 2023
Americans Fed Up With College Costs, Student Loan Debt: SurveyOnly 3 in 10 respondents to a Bankrate survey said student borrowers should pay back their entire balance.
July 28, 2023
Debate: Is Restarting Student Loan Interest Accumulation a Good Idea?Our tax experts discuss President Biden's plan to restart student loan interest accumulation before the repayment freeze ends.