The 529 plan industry, which provides a tax-free savings tool for future education expenses, has made strong improvements on all fronts, including more sophisticated investment approaches, increased ...

Very few 529 plans earned Morningstar's top rating for investment quality, management, oversight and fees — but the tax savings are the X factor in educational investment accounts. Processing Content ...

CHICAGO, Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced today that Illinois' Bright Start 529 College Savings Plan has earned its 7th Gold rating from independent ...

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MEFA’s U.Fund College Investing Plan has earned a Gold Medal Rating from Morningstar, placing it among the nation’s best 529 college savings plans for the second year in a row ...

A new Morningstar assessment of 529 college savings plans has spotlighted five state-sponsored programs for their exceptional stewardship and investment quality, while industry assets continue to ...

529 plans aren't just for college anymore. In this podcast, Motley Fool personal finance expert Robert Brokamp speaks with Martha Kortiak Mert of Savingforcollege.com about the newly expanded uses of ...

The average cost of college tuition and fees at public four-year institutions has risen 141% over the last 20 years—at private universities, that figure is 181%, according to the Education Data ...

Planning for your child’s education can feel overwhelming, but a 529 education savings plan offers a powerful way to build a financial foundation for their educational future. One in four parents ...