Read this introduction to the Vanguard 529 College Savings Plan, including features, benefits, and comparisons with other plans.

Assets in 529 savings accounts grew over the course of 2021, to $461 billion from $394 billion, reflecting both investor inflows and healthy market appreciation. Overall, the firms most frequently ...

Four plans continued to merit Morningstar Analyst Ratings of Gold. These plans for the most part follow industry best practices, offering some combination of the following features: low fees, a strong ...

When the market goes up and down, and you're wondering what that means to your budget, it is tempting to put off saving for college. Of course you want the best for your children, but it's hard to ...

Saving for college in the state of Nevada just got a little cheaper. Processing Content The Silver State's 529 college savings program has slashed annual fees on six of its 17 investment portfolios ...

With the average cost of tuition and fees at a private four-year college recently topping $31,000per year (and a still-daunting-to-some $9,100 for public four-year colleges), it's no wonder many ...

529 plans offer tax advantages and can pay for educational expenses, which now also covers K-12 and apprenticeships. Consider tax benefits, investment options, and fees when choosing a 529 plan ...

This article was updated on April 22, 2021, to indicate that Vanguard has taken sole responsibility for crafting the unintentionally riskier allocations in The Vanguard 529 Plan. Education savers in ...

Vanguard Group made investment errors in the accounts of customers participating in Nevada's 529 college savings plan, the asset manager confirmed in a statement. Some portfolios in the plan managed ...

A 529 plan is one of the best ways to save for college. The money grows tax-free, and many states give you a tax deduction to boot. But many families don’t take advantage of this opportunity. In fact, ...

There was big growth in account balances during the pandemic, but some states are offering promotions to attract even more savers. By Ann Carrns Special college saving programs known as 529 plans have ...