When would a Roth IRA be a better choice than using a 529 account? Here’s what you need to know to make that decision. A 529 account is a special type of savings plan designed to help pay for ...

Financial advisers tend to recommend “529” education-savings plans for college financing. And it makes sense: They allow for tax-deferred growth and tax-free withdrawals for qualified expenses such as ...

A Problematic, Outdated System, Alexander writes of the college system in Newsweek. The current school year means institutions lose money over the summer to maintain facilities; tenure prevents ...

If you’re saving for a college fund, you may have considered putting that money into your Roth IRA. The question is whether this is a good idea and if it will save you money. When would a Roth IRA be ...