Financial Education Center

What's the Difference Between a 529 Savings Plan and Prepaid Tuition Plan?

529 savings plans are more popular than 529 prepaid tuition plans because they are broader in scope and more flexible. Most every state offers at least one 529 savings plan, but only a handful of states offer a prepaid tuition plan.

Giving to Grow: Core Values in a Family Business

Core values are what drive our daily decisions. From how we interact with others to the causes we support, everyone is motivated differently. This can also be the case for businesses.

Supply Chain Woes Trouble Small Business

Disruption. Over the last two years, it has been a constant in our lives. For small businesses, the disruption from the COVID-19 pandemic has been relentless.

Tax-Advantaged Strategies for Education Savings

In saving for a child's college education, parents may want to consider certain tax-advantaged strategies. These strategies all share the common trait of reducing the amount of taxes owed.

The New Estate Tax Rules and Your Estate Plan

The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 (the 2010 Tax Act) included new gift, estate, and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax provisions.

Appropriate Checklists for Year-End Tax Planning

Tax planners often develop checklists to guide taxpayers toward year-end strategies that might help reduce taxes. Typically, suggestions are grouped into several different categories, such as "Filing Status" or "Employee Matters," for ease of reading.