While the focus of One Big Beautiful Bill Act has been around income taxes, the far-reaching legislation also includes ...

A 529 plan is a powerful tool to help your savings keep up with the rising cost of education. There are two types: a prepaid ...

Dear Liz: We are tapping our child’s 529 college savings plan for the first time and are confused on what qualifies as a “qualified higher education expense.” Obviously tuition counts, but what about ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Significant changes have been made to the 529 savings plan, expanding its use beyond college expenses, as reported by Candy Valentino for WISH-TV. The 529 plan, traditionally ...

Dear Liz: You’ve been writing about what to do with leftover money in 529 college savings plans. Our grandchild went to a great state university with low tuition. To manage this ahead of time, we have ...

— 529 plans are state-sponsored accounts that offer tax-advantaged savings for education expenses; they cover college, trade and vocational courses, and qualified K-12 expenses. — Recent expansions ...

In this segment of Ask The Hammer, Jeffery "The Buckinghammer" Levine answers this reader's question: "What are some of the tax consequences when making a withdrawal from a 529 plan? And how can I ...

Dear Liz: We are tapping our child’s 529 college savings plan for the first time and are confused on what qualifies as a “qualified higher education expense.” Obviously tuition counts, but what about ...

You’ve spent years saving diligently for your daughter’s education, only to learn she’s decided not to go away to college after all. If you have thousands stashed in a 529 plan, you might be wondering ...

Once viewed narrowly as college savings tools, 529 plans have significantly evolved through a series of legislative changes. They are now among the most flexible and tax-efficient financial tools ...

Editor’s note: This is the second article in a six-part series focused on paying for education using smart financial and estate planning. Other articles focus on direct tuition payments, Coverdell ...