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College Affordability for your Family: What are the significant "levers" that YOU control?
I am not referring to the traditional, albeit laudable, approaches of writing to your state and federal legislators to at least maintain the current levels of government aid in the form of school and ...
College Financial Planning: Have you had the 'talk' with your child?
Not that talk! I am referring to the kitchen table talk about going to college and how much family resources will be available. It is important for you and your child to be on the same page finan...
Time to give your College Savings Investment Strategy a Tune Up?
New IRS regulations now allow enrollees to change their investment strategies twice a year. Have you taken advantage of this change in light of the financial crisis? If you have not, you should! U...

    
Report: US slips in gender equality survey
Report: US slips in gender equality survey; Nordics on top and Muslim countries at bottom One of the biggest surprises this year was the United States dropping from 23rd place in 2006 to 31st place ...
The Hartford names 529 leader
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. has appointed Keith Sloane as senior VP and head of the firm’s mutual fund and 529 college savings businesses. Hartford Financial manages the West Virgini...
Parents have less psychological distress than non-parents?!
A new study finds that parents are less likely to suffer from psychological distress and depression than non-parents. They attributed this to a strong social support system that parents typically have...