Hartford Provides College Savings Tools
The Hartford introduced the SMART529 Education Planner, which features a database of annual costs, updated bi-annually, for approximately 3,800 colleges and universities.
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Ohio 529 Plans: Both the Best and the Worst
The state of Ohio’s two 529 college savings plans earned spots at both ends of the spectrum in a new Morningstar national ranking of 529 programs.
Citi Launches Tools to Help Consumers Finance College
The Student Loan Corporation (SLC), a subsidiary of Citibank, N.A., launched two interactive tools that provide advice and guidance for consumers about the basics of obtaining and paying...
Retirement Takes Priority over Saving for College
Parents saved less for college in 2008 than in years past, but those who received help might have fared better, according to a survey by the College Savings...
Hartford Rolls out Application for SMART529 Accounts
The Hartford is launching an electronic application process for its SMART529 accounts.
College Savings Plans Hit Hard by Oppenheimer Fund Loss
Parents’ savings for their children’s college educations took a big hit as a bond fund offered by at least four state 529 plans lost more than a third...
Advisers Help Grandparents with College Savings
Grandparents want help from advisers creating a savings plan to contribute to their grandchildren’s college education, according to research from The Hartford.
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In just a couple of months, I will find myself in the unenviable financial position of having two children in college at the same time.
PPA to Pump Up 529 Sales Interest Among Advisers
A quarter of financial advisers who do not now sell 529 college savings plans intend to start offering them as a result of the Pension Protection Act (PPA).