Broadcast Retirement Network's Jeffrey Snyder discusses the cost of college and when to stop contributing to a 529 Plan with ...

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. In this guide, you’ll find what you need to know ...

For many years, 529 college savings plans were the go-to for families stashing money in a college fund largely because of the tax advantages, the New York Times reported. The accounts can also be used ...

A new Morningstar assessment of 529 college savings plans has spotlighted five state-sponsored programs for their exceptional stewardship and investment quality, while industry assets continue to ...

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 ...

Many families and individuals who want effective and efficient ways to save for education expenses often turn to the ever-popular 529 plan, which offers wide-ranging tax benefits. In recent years, the ...

As a parent, you may have high hopes that your child will somehow earn a full-ride scholarship to the college of their dreams. But realistically, that's pretty rare. Only about 7% of college students ...

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

529 college savings plans are powerful tools to help pay for the mounting costs of an education. Why are some people hesitant to use them? One common concern is oversaving. You can use 529 funds to ...

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

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 ...