Named for a section of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), 529 plans are tax-deferred savings plans designed to help pay for college expenses. In some states, qualified withdrawals for these costs aren't ...

State 529 accounts let you invest money for educational purposes and the balance grows tax-free. Withdrawals are tax-free as ...

A 529 plan is a powerful tool to help your savings keep up with the rising cost of education. There are two types: a prepaid ...

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 ...

State-sponsored 529 college savings plans have been around for decades, but many families are still unfamiliar with them or have misconceptions. This can cause them to overlook the increasing benefits ...

Recent college graduates naturally look forward to their first well-paying job—and they often have a lot of ideas about what they will do with their income having nothing ...

Washington, DC, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To commemorate national 529 Day, college savings programs across the country are using unique ways to raise awareness about the importance of saving ...

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 ...

As a parent, you may have high hopes that your child will somehow earn a full-ride scholarship to the college of their dreams. But realistically, that's pretty rare. Only about 7% of college students ...

(See all 529 plans ranked by total net assets) Deborah Goodkin, First National Bank of Omaha's managing director of college savings plans, said program managers often can charge lower fees if the ...

We started our family young and quickly realized the importance of planning for our child's future. Despite more immediate financial pressures, we prioritize our child's 529 savings plan. We are now ...

You’ve spent years saving diligently for your daughter’s education, only to learn she’s decided not to go away to college after all. If you have thousands stashed in a 529 plan, you might be wondering ...