A 529 college savings plan can be a powerful savings tool for future education expenses, as investments in the plan increase tax-free. While state tax benefits should be the first consideration for ...

529 plans aren't just for college anymore. In this podcast, Motley Fool personal finance expert Robert Brokamp speaks with Martha Kortiak Mert of Savingforcollege.com about the newly expanded uses of ...

Since their launch more than 20 years ago, 529 education savings plans have helped students and their families better access higher education through tax-advantaged investing. Moreover, 529 plans have ...

Some state plans give cash incentives in May to spur contributions. By Ann Carrns If you’re considering opening a 529 college savings account for your child, this may be the time to do it: Some state ...

With the S&P 500 whipsawing in 2025, recent market volatility comes at a particularly bad time for college savers. For some parents, their 529 account balances took a hit just as tuition payments are ...