Even though my son won't be going to college for years and I'm facing financial stressors, I still make sure to put money in ...

Is the 529 your favorite college-savings vehicle? Yes, for a lot of reasons. The earnings in a 529 plan grow tax-free, and withdrawals for qualified education expenses are also tax-free.

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529 education savings plans are getting a major upgrade under President Trump’s massive tax bill, particularly for parents looking to stash away cash for K-12 expenses.

The “big, beautiful bill” aims to expand qualified expenses for 529 plans to include SAT fees, trade school tuition and vocational certificates.

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 ...

While it’s possible to open a 529 plan through a private education organization, most 529 plans are state-sponsored. Fortunately, almost all states offer a 529 (Wyoming is the one exception).

A 529 plan is a tax-advantaged savings account that’s designed to help families cover education-related costs. The earnings grow tax-free, and they remain that way as long as withdrawals are ...