A 529 plan is a tax-advantaged savings account designed to help families pay for qualified education expenses. These plans are sponsored by states, state agencies, or educational institutions, and the ...

You can now use a 529 plan for K-12 public and private school expenses. The late 2017 tax overhaul didn’t just affect Federal income tax brackets. Since the SECURE Act was passed, 529 plans have ...

Families concerned about paying for college and tackling postgraduation student debt may have more options than they realize. The rules governing how 529 college savings plans can be used ...

Explore UGMA/UTMA 529 vs. traditional 529 plans. Understand their benefits, tax implications, and how they affect financial ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about investing, retirement, & workplace savings plans. When most people hear “529 plan,” they immediately think of ...

These five tips can help you avoid worst-case scenarios with your college savings account. Money; Shutterstock Alonso Rodríguez Segarra fielded a frantic call in April from a graduate student who had ...

529 education savings plans are powerful tools to help pay for the mounting costs of an education. Yet some people hesitate to use them. One common concern is oversaving. You can only use 529 funds ...