— -- Q: Aren't 529 college savings plans terrible for people investing for college, since they can go down when the stock market falls? A: Hopefully this statement isn't going to surprise anyone: ...

State 529 accounts let you invest money for educational purposes and the balance grows tax-free. Withdrawals are tax-free as well as long as they're used to pay for pre-school, high school or college.

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Generations of parents have opened 529 plans to save for their children’s educations. Now some are reconsidering the value of college and looking into other options. By Kailyn Rhone Before starting a ...

Many families are familiar with a 529 college savings plan as a tax-friendly way to save for a child’s education. But it also may be one of the most underutilized vehicles for tax optimization and ...

Even though 529 plans offer tax advantages and are a popular choice for college savings, they’re not always the most flexible or comprehensive solution. Depending on a family's financial goals, time ...

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 ...