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 ...

Morningstar analysis reveals top five picks as assets in education savings plans cross a key $500-billion milestone.

NEW YORK — One year after the passage of the landmark Pension Protection Act, which made federal tax breaks for Section 529 college savings plans permanent, the programs are approaching “critical mass ...

All investing is subject to risk, including possible loss of principal. For more information about any 529 college savings plan, contact the plan provider to obtain a Program Description, which ...

Any parent or grandparent who wants to save for a child's college education quickly finds out about tax-exempt Section 529 plans - and immediately discovers that shopping for one is a nightmare. All ...

I always grimace when I see lists of "the best" 529 college-savings plans. I'm not a big fan of these tax-free college-savings programs, which are sponsored by states, managed by mutual-fund companies ...

529 plans aren't just for college anymore. In this podcast, Motley Fool personal finance expert Robert Brokamp speaks with Martha Kortiak Mert of Savingforcollege.com about the newly expanded uses of ...

INDIANAPOLIS — 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 account, which allows you to purchase future tuition credits ...

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 ...