Financial Education Center

Can Teens Help Pay for College?

Parents often think of the college tuition price tag as being their primary responsibility. However, depending on each family’s unique situation, who is paying for college and how much is paid out-of-pocket, can vary widely.

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.

Eleven Ways to Help Yourself Stay Sane in a Crazy Market

Keeping your cool can be hard to do when the market goes on one of its periodic roller-coaster rides. It's useful to have strategies in place that prepare you both financially and psychologically to handle market volatility.

Key Estate Planning Documents You Need

There are five estate planning documents you may need, regardless of your age, health, or wealth.

Advantages and Disadvantages of 529 Plans

People of all income levels are eligible to contribute to a 529 plan.

How Does Inflation Affect Me?

Are you saving for retirement? For your children's education? For any other long-term goal? If so, you'll want to know about something that can impact your savings: inflation. Inflation is the increase in the price of products over time.