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

While there are no specific 529 plan contribution limits, most people consider the $19,000 annual gift tax exclusion to be the main contribution limit. 529 plans are tax-advantaged accounts that allow ...

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 ...

With the cost of college increasing every year, new data shows more families are saving up for their children’s college education, and they’re starting to save earlier than ever before. Merrill Lynch ...

President Donald Trump's mega tax bill will expand the uses for 529 education savings plans, but enough limitations remain to potentially give some investors pause, some experts say. The legislation ...

College isn’t getting any cheaper, and for many families, the price tag can feel overwhelming. The good news is that with the proper planning, covering those costs doesn’t have to be out of reach. Lou ...

The 2025 federal tax law risks making 529 plans more costly for states by increasing tax avoidance and allowing wealthy ...

Planning for your child’s education can feel overwhelming, but a 529 education savings plan offers a powerful way to build a financial foundation for their educational future. One in 4 parents ...

We are talking about all things back-to-school on CBS News Colorado. And with that, we're providing money-saving tips for parents. MSU Denver Affiliate Finance Professor Robert Persichitte says, right ...

While much of the focus of the Trump administration’s signature One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has been around income taxes, the far-reaching legislation also includes changes to areas like ...

Illinois Treasurer Frerichs earns 7th Gold rating for Bright Start 529 plan, recognized by Morningstar as one of the nation’s ...