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

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 ...

Learn about the contribution and account balance limits on 529 plans and the difference in contribution limits among states.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — 529 College Savings Plans have strict guidelines on how the money can be used. However, this summer, a significant change occurred when lawmakers passed legislation. Now, 529 funds ...

When you have the right information, you are more likely to do the right thing with your money. Take, for example, a conversation I had recently with a relative. We got into a debate about Section 529 ...

Thankfully, securities regulators have been examining more closely the sales of 529 plans, an increasingly popular way for families to save for college. But even as those overseers are doing their ...

NY New York's 529 Program (Direct) Ascensus $19,046.8 NV The Vanguard 529 College Savings Plan Ascensus $13,202.3 NH UNIQUE College Investing Plan Fidelity Investments $10,676.9 UT Utah Educational ...