The tax-advantaged options to help pay for education are vast…and a bit confusing. A great place to start is understanding one of the most popular – the 529 college savings plan.

・529 plans are no longer just for college degrees. New federal rules allow 529 plan withdrawals for credentialing, licensing exams, and continuing education tied to careers. ・K–12 eligibility widens, ...

Even though they've been around for decades, 529 college savings plans are still often misunderstood. The investment vehicles are a tax-advantaged way to save for college or other schooling. Earnings ...

Morningstar’s November 2025 ratings put five direct-sold 529 college savings plans at the top for 2026, citing low fees, strong investment options and oversight. Utah’s my529, Illinois’ Bright Start, ...

Families concerned about paying for college and tackling postgraduation student debt may have more options than they realize. The rules governing how 529 college savings plans can be used have ...

Fortunately, with ScholarShare 529, the official college savings plan for California families, flexibility is part of the ...

Many parents and grandparents wanting to save for children's education have heard of 529 college-savings plans. But did you know about the Coverdell education savings account (ESA)? And which is ...

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 ...

When Sarah went through college, she assumed the 529 plan her parents set up for her was an act of generosity. But nearly two ...

The investment vehicles are a tax-advantaged way to save for college or other schooling. Earnings are free from federal tax and the funds aren't taxed when taken out to pay for qualified expenses. Yet ...