Once viewed narrowly as college savings tools, 529 plans have significantly evolved over the years. They are now among the most flexible and tax-efficient financial tools available, covering ...

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

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 ...

After taking its college savings accounts offline in October, LOSFA announced the accounts are back online and were not ...

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Whether your child is still in diapers, about to graduate from high school or currently in college, experts agree it’s never too late to invest in a 529 college savings plan. In general, buyers choose ...

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 ...

Parents who saved for years in 529 college accounts have several options if their child decides not to attend college or ...

Money earmarked for college expenses follows a rhythm distinct from other savings goals. Investors in America’s 529 college savings plans typically spend about a dozen years pursuing growth. As ...

The average cost of college has more than doubled in the 21st century, leaving many students struggling to pay for higher ...

Holders of 14.3 million 529 education saving accounts had a total of $437 billion invested in their plans in the quarter ended June 30, an increase of 6.1% from the $412 billion invested in the first ...

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 four parents ...