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

The 2025 federal tax law risks making 529 plans more costly for states by increasing tax avoidance and allowing wealthy ...

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 ...

While there are no specific 529 plan contribution limits, most people consider the $19,000 annual gift tax exclusion to be the main contribution limit. 529 plans are tax-advantaged accounts that allow ...

A 529 college savings plan can be a powerful tool when saving for future education expenses because investments in the plan can increase tax-free, but many savers don’t take full advantage of all the ...

Illinois Treasurer Frerichs earns 7th Gold rating for Bright Start 529 plan, recognized by Morningstar as one of the nation’s ...

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 ...

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 ...

Vestwell has just strengthened its presence in New England as it secures an agreement to oversee one of Vermont's crucial state savings programs. The fintech firm announced it has been selected to ...

With student debt at $1 trillion and counting, and tuition rising 8% a year, it seems impossible that anyone would not know about the smartest college savings tool out there: the 529 plan. Alas, ...

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