Big changes to 529 plans are here. Learn how you can now use your savings tax-free for trade schools, certifications, and ...

You’ve spent years saving diligently for your daughter’s education, only to learn she’s decided not to go away to college after all. If you have thousands stashed in a 529 plan, you might be wondering ...

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

With the cost of college increasing every year, new data shows more families are saving up for their children’s college education, and they’re starting to save earlier than ever before. Merrill Lynch ...

You opened a 529 college savings plan, socked money away and dreamed about the future. But then your child tells you they don’t want to go to college. Maybe they’re considering trade school, starting ...

— -- Q: Aren't 529 college savings plans terrible for people investing for college, since they can go down when the stock market falls? A: Hopefully this statement isn't going to surprise anyone: ...

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

State-sponsored 529 college savings plans have been around for decades, but many families are still unfamiliar with them or have misconceptions. This can cause them to overlook the increasing benefits ...