Common assumptions about college savings plans could be causing some families to miss out.

You opened a 529 college savings plan, socked money away and dreamed about the future. But then your child tells you they don’t want to go to college. Maybe they’re considering trade school, starting ...

When each of our kids were born, we started a 529 plan for them. And while our kids are brilliant and beautiful, you never know if they’ll all go to college. And it’s a lot of money to have invested ...

Don't dip into your own retirement savings if your child's 529 plan won't cover all their college expenses. The plan can be ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. 529 education savings plans are powerful tools to help pay for the mounting costs of an education. Yet some people ...

NEW YORK — The education savings plans known as 529s 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 ...