College Planning
Help your clients take the worry out of saving for college with news and analysis on student debt, 529 plans and other tax-efficient savings vehicles as well as the colleges and college majors that deliver the most value.
US Debt Levels Could Prompt Fiscal Crisis: CBO Director
By Elizabeth FestaCBO Director Keith Hall told senators that if debt rises to projected levels, there will be troubling consequences.
January 25, 2019
Parents Rank Debt Reduction Ahead of Long-Term PlanningFewer parents plan to seek expert advice this year than last, according to a New York Life poll.
January 22, 2019
10 Best Jobs of the FutureKiplinger started with a list of 773 occupations and focused on projected growth rate and salary.
January 22, 2019
FINRA Releases 2019 Exam PrioritiesThe annual letter highlights ongoing issues like cybersecurity along with some new areas of focus.
January 18, 2019
'Black Monday': Getting Laughs From the Worst 1-Day Market Crash EverThe writers of the new Showtime series tell ThinkAdvisor about their take on '80s Wall Street high jinks.
January 17, 2019
New Rules, New Tips for 529 FundingAdvisors should remember that tax reform has expanded the universe for 529 savings even for clients with young children.
January 16, 2019
These 11 Counties and Cities Offer Tuition-Free College ProgramsLocal high school graduates qualify based on their high school GPAs, chosen college and often income.
January 15, 2019
Beware These Early Warning Signs of an Upcoming RecessionBesides a flattening or inverted yield curve, there are many other indicators that advisors should be watching.