529 plans offer tax advantages and can pay for educational expenses, which now also covers K-12 and apprenticeships. Consider tax benefits, investment options, and fees when choosing a 529 plan ...

As a parent, you may have high hopes that your child will somehow earn a full-ride scholarship to the college of their dreams. But realistically, that's pretty rare. Only about 7% of college students ...

College tuition is outpacing paychecks. In Maryland, public-university prices have jumped about 175 percent over the last two decades, and a four-year degree for today’s newborn could exceed $200,000.

I always grimace when I see lists of "the best" 529 college-savings plans. I'm not a big fan of these tax-free college-savings programs, which are sponsored by states, managed by mutual-fund companies ...

The investment vehicles are a tax-advantaged way to save for college or other schooling. Earnings are free from federal tax and the funds aren't taxed when taken out to pay for qualified expenses. Yet ...

This 529 strategy — superfunding a 529 — can help you maximize savings for a child or grandchild's education expenses.

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 ...