Learn how to make 529 plan contributions as a gift, understand the gift tax rules, and explore how to contribute efficiently ...

Trump accounts offer a new tax-preferred way for families to save money for their kids. Here are the pros and cons.

529 plans aren't just for college anymore. In this podcast, Motley Fool personal finance expert Robert Brokamp speaks with Martha Kortiak Mert of Savingforcollege.com about the newly expanded uses of ...

How much you should be saving for college for your child? It's one of the biggest questions we get asked almost everyday. How much should we have in a 529 plan? How much should we save for college?

As a mother of three young children, Melissa Garrett knows firsthand how overwhelming the idea of saving for college can be. That’s one reason she stresses the importance of saving early and often. “I ...

Money earmarked for college expenses follows a rhythm distinct from other savings goals. Investors in America’s 529 college savings plans typically spend about a dozen years pursuing growth. As ...

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 ...