Opening a 529 plan to save for your child’s college expenses can be a great way to build savings while reaping tax benefits. Some of the benefits of a 529 plan include tax free growth and tax free ...

Families concerned about paying for college and tackling postgraduation student debt may have more options than they realize. The rules governing how 529 college savings plans can be used ...

Setting money aside early for your child's college is a smart decision and radically minimizes the total contribution you have to fund directly when the time comes to start paying for school expenses.

The so-called "big, beautiful" budget bill made headlines for, among other things, introducing a new type of investing account that parents could open on behalf of children under 18. For U.S. citizens ...

529 education savings plans are powerful tools to help pay for the mounting costs of an education. Yet some people hesitate to use them. One common concern is oversaving. You can only use 529 funds ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — 529 College Savings Plans have strict guidelines on how the money can be used. However, this summer, a significant change occurred when lawmakers passed legislation. Now, 529 funds ...

If you can afford to fund a 529 plan with a lot of money up front, it could pay to do so, says Jonathan Sparling, director at CollegeWell. As he explains, “Contributions to 529 plans are excluded from ...