The best state 529 plans save for college and future education. Compare performances, benefits, and fees to find the best 529 plan for you in 2025.

A father named Josh called The Ramsey Show recently with a problem most parents would envy: He and his wife had just paid off $100,000 in debt and were now saving $250 per month for each of their two ...

Don't fund your 529s like everyone else. A little-known IRS provision called superfunding lets you front-load five years of contributions in one move. Why save for college over a decade or more if you ...

A new Morningstar assessment of 529 college savings plans has spotlighted five state-sponsored programs for their exceptional stewardship and investment quality, while industry assets continue to ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about investing, retirement, & workplace savings plans. When most people hear “529 plan,” they immediately think of ...

Once viewed narrowly as college savings tools, 529 plans have significantly evolved over the years. They are now among the most flexible and tax-efficient financial tools available, covering ...

Our latest white paper, "The Role of 529 Plans in College Affordability," covers the basics (529 options and tax advantages) ...

While there are no specific 529 plan contribution limits, most people consider the $19,000 annual gift tax exclusion to be the main contribution limit. 529 plans are tax-advantaged accounts that allow ...

This name change coincides with the Plan's 25th anniversary, which T. Rowe Price and the Education Trust of Alaska are commemorating with a $250 matching incentive for new savers BALTIMORE, April 7, ...