Generations of parents have opened 529 plans to save for their children’s educations. Now some are reconsidering the value of college and looking into other options. By Kailyn Rhone Before starting a ...

New changes will allow families to spend funds from popular college-savings accounts on a wider range of uses other than four-year degrees, including private K-12 tutoring, admissions tests, and ...

Explore prepaid tuition plans as a college savings option, their benefits, limitations, comparison to other savings vehicles, ...

Learn how to use your 529 plan to cover study-abroad expenses like tuition, fees, and room and board at eligible foreign ...

Some state plans give cash incentives in May to spur contributions. By Ann Carrns If you’re considering opening a 529 college savings account for your child, this may be the time to do it: Some state ...

Don't worry if your kids are still in elementary school. Your plan should be able to ride out the storm. One option is rolling a 529 plan into a Roth IRA for your child. College decision season is ...

529 plans are education investment accounts with special rules and tax benefits that help families save for college—and even for K-12 tuition. These plans come in multiple forms: a prepaid tuition ...

Named after Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code, these plans are sponsored by states, state agencies, or educational institutions. A 529 plan is an investment account that features tax advantages ...

President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law on July 4, 2025. It includes multiple changes to the federal student loan program beginning in the 2026-27 school year, such as ...