A 529 college savings plan can be a powerful savings tool for future education expenses, as investments in the plan increase tax-free. While state tax benefits should be the first consideration for ...

A 529 savings plan works in some respects like a Roth retirement savings plan. This kind of 529 allows account holders to ...

As a parent, you may have high hopes that your child will somehow earn a full-ride scholarship to the college of their dreams. But realistically, that's pretty rare. Only about 7% of college students ...

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Mississippi’s Affordable College Savings program has been ranked sixth in the country by Forbes for Best 529 Plans, State Treasurer David McRae announced. 529 plans are savings ...

CHICAGO, Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced today that Illinois' Bright Start 529 College Savings Plan has earned its 7th Gold rating from independent ...

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