Morningstar analysis reveals top five picks as assets in education savings plans cross a key $500-billion milestone.

"With a little planning, making withdrawals can be something to celebrate, not just something to fear," said Smitha Walling, Head of Vanguard's Education Savings Group. Here's a look at other stories ...

Vanguard Marketing Corporation serves as distributor for some 529 plans. Earnings on nonqualified 529 plan withdrawals may be subject to federal income tax and a 10% federal penalty tax, as well as ...

Morningstar rated the nation's 529 college savings plans. Ratings for the 64 of the nation's largest 529 college savings plans were released by Morningstar and show some downsides exist for families ...

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 ...

New York’s 529 plan, Direct Plan New York’s plan is available to residents of any state, and it offers low-cost investment options using Vanguard funds, well known for keeping investment costs low.

Any parent or grandparent who wants to save for a child's college education quickly finds out about tax-exempt Section 529 plans - and immediately discovers that shopping for one is a nightmare. All ...

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 ...

Largely due to President Donald Trump's changing tariff policies, markets have been on a rollercoaster ride since April. Although the S&P 500 has largely rebounded from last month's lows, some ...