College tuition is outpacing paychecks. In Maryland, public-university prices have jumped about 175 percent over the last two ...

You may have heard that a 529 plan is a great way to save for your child’s college, vocational training, or trade program. You can even use it to help pay for K-12 expenses too. Now, you’re trying 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 ...

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 ...

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. Families have been saving in the MEFA U.Fund for 25 ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to a recent study from Fidelity, more parents are saving for college (74% in 2024 versus 58% in 2007). But as education costs continue to rise, the choice of ...

A 529 plan is a tax-advantaged savings account intended for college education expenses. These plans charge fees, which vary by state and whether the plan is advisor-sold or direct-sold. Common fees ...

Discover five essential risks of investing in 529 plans and how to avoid them, ensuring you maximize education savings for your child's future.

How do you plan to fund your children's education? According to the 2017 Report from Sallie Mae, How America Pays for College, you are probably counting on scholarships and grants. Sallie Mae finds ...