Education

Bad Marks for College-Savings Plans May Not Call for a Time Out

The Wall Street Journal

There are Pros and Cons to investing in a 529 Savings Plan.  This recent article offers a general overview of the performance of these funds vs. the S&P 500.

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Tax Breaks for Students

The Wall Street Journal

It's that time of year when high school juniors and seniors are trying to find that perfect college.  This is an excellent article recently published by the Wall Street Journal that offers an overview of the many tax breaks associated with college students.  As for new legislation, President Obama recently announced a new student loan plan that would further help students by allowing them to consoldiate and reduce the interest rate on their student loans.