Parents looking to help a child save for college have several options to choose from, with one of the most popular being 529 ...

I think when you look at Home Depot and you compare it to something like a Walmart ... I'm assuming they're talking about a 529 plan. Robert Brokamp: Yes, I would assume so as well. I will start with ...

While a handful of states require you to be a resident to use their 529 plans, most do not. However, you may receive extra benefits in your home state’s plan, so it’s wise to compare your ...

May 29 is recognized nationally as "529 Day" — a day to encourage families to start planning and saving for future education ...

Recently, a Reddit ( RDDT -5.08%) poster asked if they should be saving all of their money in a 529 plan for their ...

However, there is one way you can save smarter while planning for those expenses with a 529 plan. A 529 plan is a tax-free investment for tuition, fees, housing, meals, supplies, and internet.

I wanted to spare my kids the burden of student debt — but I made 1 huge mistake with their 529 plan. What I’d do differently if I could go back (and what you can learn from my missteps) Imagine ...

May 29 is fast approaching, and, of course, that's 5/29 Day, an excuse to talk about 529 plans such as South Carolina's own Future Scholar. The 529 plans are mostly run by states, and South ...

With the S&P 500 whipsawing in 2025, some families who have been diligently saving for future college costs may have suddenly seen less value in their 529 college savings plans. And for those ...

The agency wants to highlight its 529 plans on May 29, i.e. 5/29 (See what they did there?), to remind families that it is never too early to start saving for college and the earlier they start ...

Although the S&P 500 has largely rebounded from last month's lows, some families who have been diligently saving for future college costs may still see their 529 college savings plan balance hasn ...

"What you need to think about is assessing your risk appetite," she said. Generally, 529 plans offer age-based portfolios, which start off with more equity exposure early on in a child's life and ...