Range reports that the OBBBA will enhance 529 plans in 2026, doubling K-12 distribution limits and expanding eligible ...

Discover flexible 529 plan alternatives like Roth IRAs and Coverdell ESAs, providing unique benefits for college savings.

Explore UGMA/UTMA 529 vs. traditional 529 plans. Understand their benefits, tax implications, and how they affect financial ...

Tax benefits, fees, matching grants, and investment options are key to getting the most money for your kid’s education.

Families comparing a 529 plan vs. a Trump Account are weighing two distinct ways to build long-term savings for education and other child-related expenses. A 529 plan remains a dedicated education ...

For many families, 529 plans are considered the ideal way to save for education, offering tax-free growth, state tax benefits, and flexible usage for college, K–12 tuition, apprenticeships, and even ...

As of 2024, families can roll over unused 529 funds to the account beneficiary's Roth individual retirement account, without triggering income taxes or penalties, as long as the 529 plan has been open ...

Monday the S&P 500 closed down 8.62% from its Feb 19 th high. For many parents, it’s a reminder that 529 savings plans are investment vehicles. If your 529 plan is the cornerstone of your education ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about investing, retirement, & workplace savings plans. When most people hear “529 plan,” they immediately think of ...

When family politics enter the picture, things can get complicated.

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 ...

This testimony was delivered to the Maryland House Ways and Means Committee on February 26, 2026 Chair, Vice Chair, and ...