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

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

Key Points ・529 plans are no longer just for college degrees. New federal rules allow 529 plan withdrawals for credentialing, ...

While it's hard to say what will happen to the costs of higher education over the next decade, it seems pretty clear many families are on their own when it comes to financing college for their ...

It was a rite of passage for many kids: On special occasions, a relative would hand over a card with a savings bond tucked inside. For years, this was the go-to way for parents, grandparents and other ...

Explore options for using a traditional IRA to fund a grandchild's 529 plan, including tax implications and alternative funding strategies for education.

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 ...

Marian Catholic High School will hold a free educational webinar on Jan. 20, 2026, open to all Marian parents, prospective parents and any families interested in learning how 529 savings plans can ...

One of the key benefits of a 529 savings plan is that when you invest in this vehicle, your money grows tax-free, and then when you spend it on qualified education savings for college and room and ...

A 529 plan can be a valuable tool in estate planning, particularly for families who want to minimize taxes while saving for education. Contributing to a 529 plan can allow you to remove funds from ...

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

Each year, Morningstar's team of manager research analysts evaluates the 529 investment universe and assigns forward-looking, qualitative Morningstar Analyst Ratings for 529 college savings plans ...