This year’s State of the Union speech stirred up discussion about the 529 college savings plans by threatening the tax-free withdrawal for education that makes 529s so popular. Thankfully, Obama has since dropped that piece from his education reform plan. Since then, many of our clients have been asking: What is the 529 Plan? Why […]
Higher education is now essential for many jobs and career paths. Despite the clear need for college, tuition comes at a steep price, potentially saddling a family with overwhelming debt. A glance at the headlines reveals some scary insights about the increasing burden of student debt: • Two-thirds of college seniors in 2010 […]
Full Quote: “College graduates earn 84% more than high school grads.” -Los Angeles Times
About the Campaign There is a crisis in the U.S. It not only affects us, but the well-being of generations to come. In today’s global economy, getting a job and sustaining a household without a college degree is extremely difficult. There is a “Perfect Storm” effect, though, of swelling education debt coupled with rapidly […]
Add Value to Your Employee Benefits Package with a 529 Education Savings Plan A 529 Education Savings Plan with direct deposit is a voluntary benefit option that creates measurable value for you and your employees. You Benefit No Cost to You as an Employer Few opportunities exist today to enhance your current benefits […]