Forbes Advisor’s list of the top online colleges highlights affordable tuition across the board. For those who turn to this ...

Domain Money reports raising a child costs $297,000 to $332,000 by age 18, with major expenses being housing, food, and childcare.

Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking ...

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs highlights the growth of the Bright Start 529 college savings plan, which now exceeds $14 ...

State 529 accounts let you invest money for educational purposes and the balance grows tax-free. Withdrawals are tax-free as ...

Saving for college has long been a priority for families, but recent changes to popular 529 savings plans are giving parents ...

What happens to your 529 when college plans change? New 2024 rules offer surprising flexibility — including turning education dollars into retirement wealth.

One of the most important lessons CNBC Make It Executive Editor Jenna Goudreau is teaching her five-year-old daughter is that ...

But then, you hit a stumbling block - there's a lot of different 529 college savings plan options - where should I open one? That's a reasonable question - there are a lot of options to open a 529 ...

Planning for your child’s education can feel overwhelming, but a 529 education savings plan offers a powerful way to build a ...

In my last column I covered the basics of 529 College Savings Plans and how they help parents and grandparents fund future education expenses. But even after I explain the benefits to those who are ...

RALEIGH, N.C. — A new North Carolina law is increasing protection for the state’s 529 college savings program by shielding the funds from creditors and debt collectors. The legislation ensures that ...