Morningstar rated the nation's 529 college savings plans. Ratings for the 64 of the nation's largest 529 college savings plans were released by Morningstar and show some downsides exist for families ...

Years ago, I helped sign up one of the earliest corporate college savings “529” plans here in Southern California. It enabled a large entertainment-industry company to help their employees take ...

State 529 accounts let you invest money for educational purposes and the balance grows tax-free. Withdrawals are tax-free as well as long as they're used to pay for pre-school, high school or college.

Discover five essential risks of investing in 529 plans and how to avoid them, ensuring you maximize education savings for your child's future.

529 education savings plans are powerful tools to help pay for the mounting costs of an education. Yet some people hesitate to use them. One common concern is oversaving. You can only use 529 funds to ...

A new Morningstar assessment of 529 college savings plans has spotlighted five state-sponsored programs for their exceptional stewardship and investment quality, while industry assets continue to ...

Generations of parents have opened 529 plans to save for their children’s educations. Now some are reconsidering the value of college and looking into other options. By Kailyn Rhone Before starting a ...

The 529 plan has long been a staple for college savings. These tax-advantaged accounts allow funds to grow tax-deferred, with tax-free withdrawals permitted for qualified education expenses. And now, ...

Learn how to use your 529 plan to cover study-abroad expenses like tuition, fees, and room and board at eligible foreign ...

529 plans aren't just for college anymore. In this podcast, Motley Fool personal finance expert Robert Brokamp speaks with Martha Kortiak Mert of Savingforcollege.com about the newly expanded uses of ...

It's no secret that raising kids is a major financial commitment. Among the more common financial concerns parents have is the ability to help fund a child's education. The cost of higher education ...