From tuition and student fees to room and board, paying for higher education can get expensive. There are tools that can help you cover the cost without taking out a loan.

Congratulations! You have saved for your child's education using a state 529 plan and built up a decent nest egg to send him or her off to school or college with minimal financial worries. Once a ...

Grandparents who created the account have several options, including using the money to educate other eligible relatives.

The goal of 529 plans is to make it easier to save for college. These tax-advantaged investment accounts allow you to save and use the growth tax-free to pay for qualified educational expenses. Like ...