While the focus of One Big Beautiful Bill Act has been around income taxes, the far-reaching legislation also includes ...

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 ...

For many parents whose kids will soon be headed off to college, one of their biggest concerns is paying for their education. Consumer Reports explains how a 529 college savings plan can help and what ...

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 ...

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 ...

Interest in Section 529 college savings plans that are backed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. is picking up amid the stock market's downturn. Last month, the Salt Lake City-based Utah ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Arkansas 529 College Investing Plan, administered by the Treasurer of State’s office, unveiled a new mobile application for smartphone users July 17. Arkansas is has the first state-run 529 plan ...

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 ...