While there are no specific 529 plan contribution limits, most people consider the $19,000 annual gift tax exclusion to be ...

529 funds must be converted by paying the amount directly to a Roth IRA — you can’t pay yourself and then deposit the money ...

Morningstar rated the nation's 529 college savings plans. Ratings for the 64 of the nation's largest 529 college savings plans were released by Morningstar and show some downsides exist for families ...

The education savings plans known as 529s are powerful tools to help pay for the mounting costs of an education. Yet some ...

Once viewed narrowly as college savings tools, 529 plans have significantly evolved through a series of legislative changes. They are now among the most flexible and tax-efficient financial tools ...

Interest in Section 529 college savings plans that are backed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. is picking up amid the stock market's downturn. Last month, the Salt Lake City-based Utah ...

Assets for 529 college savings plans managed by Fidelity Investments grew nearly 60% for the past year ending Aug. 31 to $13.5 billion. Boston-based Fidelity, one of the nations leading 529 plan ...

Don't worry if your kids are still in elementary school. Your plan should be able to ride out the storm. One option is rolling a 529 plan into a Roth IRA for your child. College decision season is ...

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Learn about the contribution and account balance limits on 529 plans and the difference in contribution limits among states.