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Where does a college degree have the biggest impact on your income?

Posted: 2017-06-21. By: Tiffany McAdams, InvestmentZen

Where you decide to live and work after graduating from college can influence your annual earnings. This infographic gives you a state by state breakdown of the value of a degree.

3 ways your online presence can support your college application

Posted: 2017-06-19. By: Lulu Curiel

Social media plays an important role in college recruiting and admissions. Learn how your online presence can positively contribute to your application strategy.

Posted: 2017-06-19. By: Jennifer McDermott, Consumer Advocate, finder.com

The value of a college degree will depend on a number of things, including tuition costs and starting salary after graduation. Learn which degrees offer the best value for students in 2017.

It's never too late to start your college plan

Posted: 2017-06-15. By: Brett Tushingham

5 college planning questions to ask during annual reviews

Posted: 2017-06-13. By: Brian Boswell

Make sure your asking these questions in your annual review with your clients regarding their college savings.

How to maximize the value of your college campus tour

Posted: 2017-06-07. By: Maria Carla Chicuen

Experts say this is how much you should save for college

Posted: 2017-06-01. By: Kathryn Flynn

What Trump's proposed budget cuts could mean for college savers

Posted: 2017-05-26. By: Kathryn Flynn

New! 529 ABLE plan detail pages

Posted: 2017-05-19. By: Kathryn Flynn

Looking for information on a specific ABLE savings plan? Our new plan details pages highlight important information on each available plan, including fees, tax benefits and investment options.

A look at the recent NAST symposium

Posted: 2017-05-19. By: Brian Boswell

Every year the National Association of State Treasurers hosts its own 529-focused conference. Here are some of the outcomes - in brief - from that event.

Trending in 529 plans: Compliance-friendly share classes (2/2)

Posted: 2017-05-18. By: Brian Boswell

C to A Convertibles are better than either of their predecessors, despite minor drawbacks. Find out why.

Commentary: First Quarter 2017 plan performance rankings

Posted: 2017-05-18. By: Brian Boswell

We rank plans that consumers can enroll in directly, as well as those sold through brokers and fee-based financial planners) for the first quarter 2017.

The expenses of the student commuter vs. living on campus

Posted: 2017-05-11. By: Mark Simmonds

A large portion of your total cost of college includes living expenses. Learn how these costs can really add up - whether you commute or live on campus.

Trending in 529 plans: Compliance-friendly share classes (1/2)

Posted: 2017-05-05. By: Brian Boswell

Shares that convert automatically are becoming increasingly popular, but are they really the miracle cure-all 529 providers claim?

Posted: 2017-04-26. By: Brett Tushingham

Just like any other investment, families saving for college could benefit from the help of a financial advisor. Here are 3 things to ask before you select one.

NEW! Summary PDF reports for 529 plans

Posted: 2017-04-20. By: Brian Boswell

Savingforcollege.com is pleased to offer new plan summary pages for college savers and professionals

4 steps to help your child manage student loan repayment

Posted: 2017-04-20. By: By Andrew Josuweit, CEO, Student Loan Hero

College graduates often begin their careers with substantial student loan debt. Here are four ways you can help your child with a repayment strategy.

Free college is here - But don't stop saving

Posted: 2017-04-12. By: Kathryn Flynn

5 things advisors need to know about 529 withdrawals

Posted: 2017-04-05. By: Brian Boswell

With some 529 plans over 20 years old, more account owners are taking withdrawals. But there are some important things you need to know before requesting that check.

10 states with the fastest rising college tuition

Posted: 2017-04-05. By: Kathryn Flynn

Since the Great Recession, state appropriations to higher education have been at historic lows.