OVER 30,000 LOW-INCOME high school seniors in the San Francisco Unified School District have yet to claim the money in their ...

Wealth advisor Melissa Garrett helps clients of all ages figure out how to fund a loved one’s college or school tuition.

As the cost of college in the U.S. continues to surge, many parents are resorting to drastic financial strategies—including ...

If you don’t need the money right away, keeping your money in the 529 plan until the market recovers and you can recoup your losses is a good option, says Autumn Knutson, founder of Tulsa, ...

529 education savings plans are getting a major upgrade under President Trump’s massive tax bill, particularly for parents looking to stash away cash for K-12 expenses.

529 college savings plans set aside money for education. Now they can do even more. Updated Wed, Jan 22 2025. Ryley Amond SEO Reporter, CNBC Select.

College costs have surged over the last 20 years, but there are strategies that could help ease the burden. Consumer ...

Total investments in 529s rose to $525 billion as of December, up 11% from a year earlier, while the average 529 plan account balance hit a record of $30,961, data from the College Savings Plans ...

While technically you can tap your 529 plan for whatever amount you want, only withdrawals made for 'qualified education expenses' will avoid taxes. These expenses include costs such as "tuition, fees ...

Tax Report. Your 529 College-Savings Plan Can Now Fund a Roth IRA Parents with leftover money in college funds can now move them to retirement accounts—maybe even their own.