Once viewed narrowly as college savings tools, 529 plans have significantly evolved over the years. They are now among the most flexible and tax-efficient financial tools available, covering ...

Advisors urge new parents to sign up for the $1,000 Treasury bonus, but note that brokerage accounts, UTMAs and 529 plans ...

A 529 college savings plan can be a powerful tool when saving for future education expenses because investments in the plan can increase tax-free, but many savers don’t take full advantage of all the ...

Morningstar rated the nation's 529 college savings plans. Ratings for the 64 of the nation's largest 529 college savings plans were released by Morningstar and show some downsides exist for families ...

A 529 account is a tax-advantaged savings plan designed primarily for education expenses, and recent legislation has significantly broadened its uses. As of July 2025 and the passage of the One Big ...

If you have an education savings account to manage while the stock market is flailing, and your kids are heading to college, you may be afraid to log in and survey the damage. Many consumers aren’t ...

It may not be the season's new hot toy, but gifting a child money toward college could have a more lasting impact. Daniel Trujillo, 39, a certified public accountant in Albuquerque, New Mexico, said ...

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When I was pregnant with our first child, we started a college fund. We set aside $150 every month for her 529 account, even when it was financially difficult. We're now withdrawing from her plan to ...