Student savings accounts are an area of banking that has been traditionally under-served. The reason is that many students ...

If you want to set up a 529 college savings account, a financial advisor can help you see how it fits as part of your ...

Don't move college savings strategies too far down your list of priorities. Here are your options for college savings accounts, from Roth IRAs to 529s.

529 plans are the best way to save for college. Start saving early and often. Aim to save about one-third of future college costs. Choose a direct-sold 529 plan with low fees, ideally one with a ...

(MoneyWatch) If you want to put some money aside for college tuition, room and board, and other costs, there are several types of plans or accounts to consider for short- or intermediate-term ...

The most common type of college savings plan, a 529 college savings account, offers some pretty nice benefits for families who are saving for higher education.Specifically, individuals can invest ...

College savings accounts can help cover tuition costs, but some researchers say their real value is more nuanced. The very act of opening a college account for a young child can motivate that student ...

WASHINGTON – The good news is that Americans are saving more than ever for college. The bad news is that the average amount wouldn’t come close to getting a person a degree. In a report r ...

In San Francisco, which started offering college savings accounts to kindergartners in 2011, the participation rate has climbed to about 16.6 percent, up from 8.1 percent in the first year.

Anyone can open a 529 college savings account, but most people do not. Surveys consistently have shown that a large share of Americans are not aware of the accounts and their purpose.

Starting this year, some of the money in 529 college savings accounts can be used for retirement if it’s not needed for education. New rules under the federal law known as Secure 2.0 allow up to ...

Among the 34 states (and the District of Columbia) that offer an income tax deduction for contributions to 529 college-savings accounts, some permit anyone who contributes to a 529 to take a tax ...