Save for College

Michigan Education Savings and Utah’s my529 remain at the top; Vanguard age-based plans get a Process downgrade.

It’s a good time to take a fresh look at your complete financial picture if part of your debt will go away.

We examine the impact of President Biden’s plan on both individual households and the larger economy.

Families with more assets than they need in a tax-advantaged education savings account have options.

A deeper look at how 529s have evolved.

Learn how a 529 plan can help pay for certain educational expenses. 

Capital Group and Fidelity round out the top three.

We answer your questions about 529 college savings plan investment choices, fees, impact on aid, and withdrawals.

The tax benefits of 529 education savings plans, though complicated, are worth knowing.

Looking for a way to tax-consciously invest for future educational expenses? A top-rated 529 plan could be an answer.

Is paying down your loans while payments are suspended the best use of your dollars?

Families must contend with competing challenges: time and high inflation.

Here are the pros and cons of using Roth IRAs for college savings.

Karen Wallace is leaving the company after more than two decades. Here are some of her most memorable insights.