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 ...

Farran Powell is the managing editor of investing at Forbes Advisor. She was previously the assistant managing editor of investing at U.S. News & World Report. Her work has appeared in numerous ...

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

529 plans offer tax advantages and can pay for educational expenses, which now also covers K-12 and apprenticeships. Consider tax benefits, investment options, and fees when choosing a 529 plan ...

Discover the 8 best 529 plans for Colorado residents for 2026. Make the most of your college savings with solid options.

BOSTON — College savings plans offered through the states of Alaska, Maryland, Nevada and Utah earned top marks from Morningstar Inc. in the company’s annual update to ratings of so-called 529 plans.

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 ...

A 529 plan is an education savings plan that allows you to save for qualified education expenses. While the 529 plan was developed to allow families to save for college, its mandate has since been ...