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Financial Planning August 1, 2009 Donald Jay Korn |
College Panic Many of your clients with teenage children may be feeling the college panic about now. They are looking at diminished net worths and an uncertain job market and economy |
Financial Advisor July 2005 Marla Brill |
Should You Put Your Clients In 529 Plans? Section 529 savings plans have proven to be a popular way to help meet the king's ransom required to fund a college education. But recent investigations by industry and government regulators have raised concerns about their future. |
Financial Planning September 1, 2012 Ann Marsh |
529 Plans: Untapped Potential of College Savings Plans Advisors can bring great benefits to their clients through college savings plans. Here are 15 advantages and 13 notes of caution. |
Financial Advisor July 2007 Tracey Longo |
Helping Clients Grow 529 Plans Faster More advisors' clients are maxing out on 529 plans, driving first-year contributions into the six-figure range. |
The Motley Fool February 2, 2004 Robert Brokamp |
Pros and Cons of 529s The tax-free growth in a 529 savings plan is swell, but owners give up a lot of flexibility. |
Financial Advisor November 2003 Tracey Longo |
Does The Bell Toll For 529 Plans? Tax free still trumps taxable accounts just about every time. |
Financial Advisor January 2007 Marla Brill |
The College Savings Chasm The gap between college savings and costs is big, and it's likely to get bigger. Here is some advice on how financial planners can help. |
Financial Advisor January 2011 Jerilyn Klein Bier |
The College Shopping Maze Saving for college often isn't enough anymore; advisors help parents go school shopping. |
Financial Planning April 1, 2006 Bob Hirschfeld |
College Planning Cross Currents New suitability regulations could slow 529 growth, while prepaid tuition plans are looking more attractive. |
Financial Advisor July 2011 Ben Mattlin |
Bumpy Road Fans of 529 plans say they are the right vehicle for many to save for college expenses, but they acknowledge the last ten years haven't produced the hoped-for gains. |
Financial Planning March 1, 2007 Donald Jay Korn |
Child's Play Changes in the kiddie tax may make custodial accounts less attractive to parents planning for college expenses, but there are other investment options. |
Financial Advisor July 2006 Raymond Fazzi |
A Full-Fledged Specialty Education planning emerges as a new niche financial advisors as more clients need help with complex issues. |
Financial Planning December 1, 2012 Donald Jay Korn |
Paying it Forward: Funding 529 Plans for Grandchildren Funding a 529 plan for a grandchild can offer estate-tax benefits for wealthy clients - plus feel-good rewards. |
Financial Advisor July 2008 Jeff Schlegel |
Bump In The Road College savings plans are difficult to understand and are being underutilized. |
On Wall Street July 1, 2013 Dave Lindorff |
Back to School on 529s The tax-advantaged plan was supposed to help average Americans save for their children's college education. Today, advisors are increasingly recommending them as an estate planning tool for the wealthy. |
Registered Rep. May 25, 2011 Lynn O'Shaughnessy |
College Aid Checklist for Grandparents Seven tips that will allow grandparents to safely contribute to their grandkids' college education. |
The Motley Fool June 11, 2010 Nathan Alderman |
What the Fool Is a 529 Plan? A friendly, Foolish guide to the often confusing world of college savings plans. |
Investment Advisor August 2007 Kara P. Stapleton |
Tassel Hassle A hot-button issue this time of year that brings clients to advisors is funding their child's college education. Here's what advisors can do to help. |
Financial Advisor July 2012 |
The Higher Costs For Higher Education Interest in college savings plans is growing, but fewer advisors are selling them. |
Financial Advisor September 2005 Marla Brill |
The Tuition Test A wrong decision on paying for college can cost you in taxes or lost aid. |
Financial Planning January 1, 2009 Deborah Fox |
Coming Up Short The current economic environment is putting considerable pressure on families. But if parents and their financial advisors take a proactive approach to college planning, parents and students can avoid reliance on credit markets. |
Financial Advisor July 2010 Dalton & Dalton |
The College Game Affluent families who want to fund college expenses without ruining retirement can take steps that may position them for financial aid. |
Financial Planning August 1, 2011 David Juliano |
Financial Aid Pie: Getting a Big Slice Although billions of dollars in financial aid and scholarships are available, applying and qualifying remains a daunting task. Financial advisors can assist clients through it. |
Investment Advisor January 2010 Tere D'Amato |
Expert's Corner: Acing Financial Aid Planning With portfolios still poorer, how can you advise clients with college aid needs? |
Registered Rep. February 1, 2003 Kevin McKinley |
What's Wrong with Prepaid Tuition Plans Clients going for the supposed safety of prepaid tuition plans should understand their potential pitfalls first. |
Investment Advisor August 2005 Melanie Waddell |
Fill 'er Up The assets in advisor-sold 529 plans are growing by leaps and bounds, just like college tuition costs. |
Financial Planning June 1, 2011 Katie Kuehner-Hebert |
Hard Lessons Many parents may have made the right personal choice by having children later in life, but they'll likely find their retirement and their kids' college years are on a financial collision course. For those parents and their planners, that could spell trouble. |
Registered Rep. April 27, 2015 Lynn O'Shaughnessy |
College Savings Don't Hurt Chances For Financial Aid Clients will be in a far better position and enjoy more college options if they've saved for their child's college education. Here's why. |
Financial Advisor January 2012 Jerilyn Klein Bier |
College Crunch Advisors should start asking clients where their kids may want to attend college when the kids are high school freshmen or even in middle school, says Mazareas. There's a lot to talk about. |
Investment Advisor August 2008 Kara P. Stapleton |
Eternal Students With students taking longer to finish college, and more going to graduate school, your clients will more than likely need education-funding plans that cover more than the traditional four years at college for their children or grandchildren. |
CFO January 10, 2007 Marie Leone |
Tuition Magicians When financial-aid prospects are dim, some parents find smart ways to boost their children's college funds. |
On Wall Street November 1, 2010 Elizabeth Wine |
Pumping Cash Into 529 College Savings Plans It's not a great time for investors with college-age children. Tuition and other educational costs are skyrocketing, and 529 savings plans, which allow investors to save tax-free for college, have taken the same bumpy ride as the rest of the stock market. |
Registered Rep. September 1, 2004 Kevin McKinley |
Running Through the Ribbon The following strategies will ensure financial advisors' clients have enough money to get Junior to the end of his senior year of college. |
Registered Rep. June 18, 2015 Lynn O'Shaughnessy |
How to Handle Overblown College Fears It's only natural that your clients dread the approach of this milestone, but as they prepare for it, you can help minimize their stress level. |
The Motley Fool January 24, 2007 Mary Dalrymple |
College Financial Aid 102 Understand how colleges view your assets when computing financial aid. |
Entrepreneur November 2005 Scott Bernard Nelson |
Savings 101 Tax-free 529 college savings accounts may not stay that way, but they'll still be a smart way to plan for your child's future. |
Registered Rep. October 26, 2015 Kevin McKinley |
Paying Tomorrow's Tuition Today In the right situation, prepaid tuition plans can provide savers with a competitive ersatz investment return, especially for families with children who are bound for college in the next few years. |
The Motley Fool January 13, 2011 June Walbert |
Ask June: Military Family Options for Saving for College The author solves problems for military personnel on this topic. |
Entrepreneur June 2003 Scott Bernard Nelson |
College Savings 101 Take notes on the pros and cons of 529 plans. |
The Motley Fool July 18, 2006 Dan Caplinger |
Get Your Kids to College: 529 Plans With 529 plans, local isn't always better. Unfortunately, both plans and state laws related to them vary so much that it's impossible to generalize about which plan is best. |
Investment Advisor August 2010 Marlene Y. Satter |
College Savings: Do Your Homework For advisors helping clients pay college tuition, the subject is not a quick study |
Financial Planning August 1, 2010 Donald Jay Korn |
Borrowing Trouble When conversations about college affordability take place, planners may be able to introduce some realities into the discussion. |
Financial Planning December 1, 2005 Deborah Fox |
Back to School Affluent parents with older children are running out of time to save for college. Financial advisers need to craft creative strategies to help these clients reduce education expenses. |
Registered Rep. May 1, 2004 Michael F. Greco |
College Funding Faceoff! Advice on chosing between a 529 Savings Plan or a Coverdell ESA when planning for college. |
Registered Rep. February 25, 2015 Kevin McKinley |
The Costs and Effects of High Tuition Advisors can diplomatically help clients and their children get the degree the kids need at a cost the family is willing and able to pay. |
Financial Advisor February 2006 Marla Brill |
11th-Hour College Planning Parents of older children turn to financial advisors for college funding strategies. |
Financial Planning October 2, 2007 Martin M. Shenkman |
Estate Planning: College Savings 201 For your high-net-worth clients, there are better college savings vehicles than the usual suspects. Here are some options. |
The Motley Fool April 19, 2004 Robert Brokamp |
What Will College Really Cost? You've heard the scary statistics, but the final price tag may not be so bad. |
Registered Rep. April 1, 2005 Kevin McKinley |
Passing Grades for 529s When qualified college savings accounts burst on the scene in the late 1990s, the initial growth exceeded most expectations. At the same time, small tickets, bigger regulatory burdens and a go-go stock market are diminishing the interest of some advisors. |
Registered Rep. August 1, 2006 Kevin McKinley |
New School Strategies First, the Department of Education altered the financial-aid treatment of certain 529 plans. Then the IRS tweaked custodial accounts. Here's what financial advisors can do to redirect families saving for college. |