Save for College

We address common questions about 529 plan investment menus, fees, financial aid implications, and more.

Learn how 529s can help pay for educational expenses.

Assets climbed to a record $550 billion, and the largest chunk is with the Big Three: Vanguard, Capital Group, and TIAA.

My daughter’s last day of kindergarten was the milestone I needed to open a 529 savings account.

A close examination reveals significant flaws.

Save thousands with one simple trick.

Five plans earn the highest marks in our latest assessment of 529s.

Like target-date funds, age-based 529s take on an appropriate amount of risk for your timeline.

It’s not just for college tuition.

A list of qualified education expenses and tax benefits.

Use this tool to compare how much you could save in a 529 college savings plan versus a taxable brokerage account.

529 assets can affect college financial aid packages, but that shouldn’t stop you from opening an account.

You can roll over your unused 529 dollars into a Roth IRA or ABLE account, but there are limits.

Weigh the pros and cons before taking the financial leap, and learn how to manage debt together.

Here’s how to fund your child’s education while keeping your own financial future on track.