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 ...

Families comparing a 529 plan vs. a Trump Account are weighing two distinct ways to build long-term savings for education and other child-related expenses. A 529 plan remains a dedicated education ...

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), enacted in July 2025, brought a wave of tax changes. Permanent tax brackets, updated standard deductions, and itemized deduction modifications got the attention ...

A financial advisor can help families save for education using 529 plans and align education planning with their broader financial goals. A 529 plan is a tax-advantaged account, where money grows and ...

The hosts of the How to Money podcast, on Friday Flight episode #1131, drew a line most parents funding a 529 have never ...

May 29 is nationally recognized at 529 College Savings Day, a day (mostly celebrated by a niche group of higher education experts and personal finance enthusiasts) to draw attention to the ...

529 education savings plans are powerful tools to help pay for the mounting costs of an education. Yet some people hesitate to use them. One common concern is oversaving. You can only use 529 funds ...

Indiana529 launched the 5.29 Day Big Futures Sweepstakes to celebrate National College Savings Plan Day on May 29. Twenty ...

529 plans offer tax benefits and are designed to cover educational costs from kindergarten through college. You can choose from two types: prepaid tuition plans or more flexible education savings ...