Some Americans are piling their college funds into cryptocurrency, rather than opting for traditional savings plans.

You’ve been hearing about them since your first child was born. You’ve put off opening them nearly as long. And now the day has come. It’s time to seriously consider whether or not to open a 529 for ...

Most parents typically worry about funding 529 college savings plans, brokerage accounts, or high-yield savings vehicles for ...

Say you made saving for your kids’ college education a priority, but then grandma swoops in and pays for everything. What ...

As with 410(k) savings, 529 plan savings grow tax-free until they're withdrawn and used to pay for qualified education expenses. Unlike with a 401(k), though, withdrawals from a 529 are also tax ...

A 529 savings account is designed to help you save toward your child's future education expenses. By opening a 529 plan, you may be able to reduce future out-of-pocket costs and get a tax break on ...

Despite the risks and volatility, some families are investing in cryptocurrency to build wealth for their children.

A 529 plan is a tax-advantaged investment account that lets you save for education expenses. One giant advantage of 529 plans is that contributions grow tax-free. Once you’re ready to withdraw ...

As the cost of college has increased, so has the usage of 529 plans — tax-advantaged investment accounts used to pay for education expenses. In 2008, the value of all 529 plans was $105 billion.