Many couples don’t consider 529 accounts carefully when splitting up, and other families make a crucial mistake that can leave a mess if somebody dies.

Nearly 40 small schools will no longer have their endowments taxed thanks to a 2025 law. Some are using the savings to boost financial aid.

It’s the end of the week and you’re staring at your bank account, wondering where all your money you planned to put toward savings went. Then, slowly, you realize it was the “little” expenses that ...

The typical after-tax salary for a recent college graduate is about $50,200, enough to cover basic needs but not enough for ...

The Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today announced Gov. Tony Evers proclaimed May 29, 2026, as 529 College Savings Plan Day in Wisconsin. The proclamation coincides with National ...

Most people, at least in the abstract, know retirement could last a long time. But few have worked out how long their retirement might last or whether their savings will keep up. A survey by the ...

Experts tell The Post that children – especially those eligible for the $1,000 contribution – should sign up as soon as possible to take advantage of the free money.

Using 529 accounts allows tax-free growth for education savings, and experts say they remain the optimal vehicle to combat ...

The kindergartners in Josy Womack’s class at Vose Elementary in Beaverton have big plans and dreams: Among them are an aspiring soccer coach, spy, astronaut, firefighter and race car driver. And on ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Families thinking ahead about the cost of college may want to take a closer look at the Florida Prepaid College Savings Plan, which is currently offering a limited-time incentive set to ...

National 529 Day will boost Florida babies' college birthright and enrollment options under the Prepaid College plan.

Day, a nod to the 529 savings plan — a popular tax-free savings account designed to help families set aside money for a student's educational expenses.