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More Colleges Ready To Lend To Students
Wednesday, 27 January 2010
Colleges aren't waiting for the U.S. Congress or the banks, and are instead becoming direct lenders to students to ensure loans are available this fall.
 
College Savings Market Poised For Growth
Monday, 18 January 2010
Financial advisors can benefit from the potentially enormous increase in college savings even if the best option for their clients is a low-cost direct sold 529 college savings plans.

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529 Plans Offer SRI Options
Thursday, 07 January 2010
A number of 529 college savings plans are adding more socially responsible investment options to their line-ups.
 
Advisor Emporium
January 2010 issue
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Fees Drop On 529 Plans
Thursday, 03 December 2009
The battle for managing 529 college savings plans is back on the front burner, with providers turning on the heat by lowering fees.
 
OppenheimerFunds Settles 529 Plan Suit For $20 Million
Friday, 20 November 2009
OppenheimerFunds Inc. has reached a $20 million settlement on a lawsuit over heavy losses in Oregon's 529 college savings plan.
 
Tax-Efficient Learning
By Troy Onink and Lloyd Paradiso - Tuesday, 10 November 2009
A well-crafted tax planning strategy can significantly cut down on the college costs of affluent clients.
 
Recession Takes Toll On College Savings
Thursday, 17 September 2009
Parents of high school children say the amount of their kids'  total college education costs that they can cover has dropped nearly 27% from last year, according to a Fidelity Investments survey.
 
Americans Face Savings Dilemma
Monday, 31 August 2009
Americans seem split on what to do about preparing for retirement and their children’s college education, according to a new survey.
 
Economy Impacting Education Decisions
Thursday, 13 August 2009
A college education has long been considered a pillar of the American Dream, but the recession has caused some people to wake up to a new reality regarding post-secondary education.
 
CFP Board Proposes Addition To Education Standards
Tuesday, 11 August 2009
The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. wants to put theory into practice with its proposal to add a financial plan development course to its educational standards.
 
College Savers In Retreat
By Raymond Fazzi, July 2009 issue
New 529 plan sales are down in the wake of the market collapse, while plan participants retreat to ultraconservative options.
 
Recession Changing Affluent Behavior
Monday, 22 June 2009
U.S. economic woes and stock market volatility have prompted changes in the investment and social behaviors of high-net-worth Americans, says a new survey of CPA financial advisors.
 
College Savings Won't Cover Costs, Survey Says
Monday, 18 May 2009
Most American parents have not reduced the amount they are saving for their children’s college educations because of the recession, but most are considering cheaper schools, says a new survey. 
 
Working The Bond Market
By Marla Brill, December 2008 issue
Fund manager Andrew Stenwall says high-yield bonds are likely to outperform.
 
Bump In The Road
By Jeff Schlegel, June 2008 issue
529 college savings plans muddle along despite their benefits.
 
FRONTLINE NEWS
May 2008 issue
 
X Marks The Spot
By Jeff Schlegel, May 2008 issue
Generation X is ready for financial advice, but are advisors ready for Gen X?
 
It's How You Arrive
By Tracey Longo, May 2008 issue
That‚s exactly how Sacramento, Calif.-based Hanson McClain built a firm With $1.2 billion in assets.
 
Great Expectations
By Kurt J. Rossi, April 2008 issue
Thoughts on managing clients‚ outlooks during bear markets.
 
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When the IRS Comes Auditing
Our writer tells how he learned to greatly appreciate his financial advisor when he faced the classic taxpayer's nightmare: an audit.
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Ask The Right Questions
That’s when opportunities emerge with clients and we solidify our bonds with them. Unfortunately, most advisors don't ask about parental care responsibilities.
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Managing Retirement Income
Building a cash flow reserve ladder can help retirees avoid having to sell assets at the wrong time.
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Retirement: It's Back To Basics For Many
Americans are thinking less about a dream retirement and more about meeting basic needs. They especially are asking how to have a guaranteed income stream for retirement.
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A Thin Line Between Moxie And Malfeasance

While the Galleon probe might seem fantastically remote, another insider trading case sends a very sobering message to those who routinely seek out market information to gain an extra edge.

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