Question: We just became grandparents and would like to set up a college fund for our new grandchild. We were recently advised that we could open a “Section 529” plan to safely invest for our ...

NEW YORK -- Section 529 plans have always been a good way for families to save for their children's college education. Recent tax and regulatory changes are making these savings accounts an even ...

Section 529 plans always have been a good way for families to save for their children's college education. Recent tax and regulatory changes are making these savings accounts an even better choice.

Section 529 college savings plans offer numerous advantages and have few disadvantages compared with other options. Their benefits include tax savings, estate planning benefits, high contribution ...

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

I’m sure you’ve noticed that the cost of college tuition has been climbing MUCH higher than the annual inflation rate. I would love to have somebody explain how that is possible. In the meantime, it’s ...

Financial advisers soon will have a new way of evaluating the performance of college savings plans by comparing them with indexes that Morningstar Inc. plans to introduce in late December. The 21 ...

As college costs continue to climb and student loan debt surges, it is more important than ever to begin saving early for higher education. Perhaps the best tool in preparing financially for college ...

Under pressure from Congress and regulators, state operators of Section 529 college savings plans are busily trying to come up with some system that will stave off federal intervention by dealing with ...

The Department of the Treasury wants all states that have an income tax and also sponsor a Section 529 college savings plan to offer residents a tax break, no matter what plan they choose, even if it ...