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3 Things You Should Know About 529 College Savings Plans

Before you invest in a 529, make sure you understand the fine print. read more »
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College Savings: Coverdell ESA vs. the 529 vs. Coffee Cans in the Backyard

Confused as to why you'd choose a 529 versus a Coverdell Education Savings account for your future college student? A high level overview of your d[...] read more »
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College Savings: Roth IRA, 529 Plan, or Coverdell?

A comparison of the various options for saving for college. (Hint: Roth IRA is generally a poor choice.) read more »
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College Savings Plans: 529 vs. Coverdell ESA

A look at the differences between a 529 and a Coverdell. read more »
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Are Your Kids Saving for College?

September is National College Savings Month. Do you have a college savings plan for your kids? read more »
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529 College Savings Plans: Investing in Your Child’s Future

If you have a child, grandchild, niece or nephew, help send them to college by investing in a 529 plan. Here's how it works, the pros and cons, and [...] read more »
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Saving for College with a 529 Plan

You can open a 529 plan to help with the quest to save for college. read more »
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What is a 529 Plan?

This article provides a brief overview of 529 plans, which are a popular tool for saving for college. read more »
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» Finances in 55 Seconds: Looking for a 529 Plan

One of the tools you can use to save up for college is the 529 plan. This college savings plan provides a way for you to use investing and the power [...] read more »
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8 reasons why the 529 is the best college savings plan

A few good points about the 529 read more »
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How to Choose a 529 Plan And Save Now For Future College Costs

I figured the earlier I save the better and thanks to the tax advantages, one of the best ways to save for a child’s college education is to put mone[...] read more »
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The Worst 529 Plans - 2009 Edition

In compliment to the Best 529 plans here is a listing of the worst 529 plans read more »
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» Looking Into 529 Plans for College Savings

A 529 plan, also known as a Qualified Tuition Program (QTP) is a tax-advantaged savings plan. Its nickname comes from the section of the Internal Rev[...] read more »
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Asset Allocation for 529 Plans (and other similar scenarios)

We often read & write about asset allocation for retirement savings, but what about for college savings? (Or other scenarios where the expenditure co[...] read more »
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Things to consider when selecting 529 College Savings Plan

Things to consider when selecting 529 College Savings Plan read more »
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