NYC Kids Rise aims to make college and career training more accessible for all students regardless of income. Here’s how it ...

A kind of retirement account for children, Trump Accounts are designed to encourage parents to save and invest with a slight ...

The stock market's wild ride is having an impact on families who use a 529 college savings account, a tax-free way for parents to save for educational expenses. There are 17 million active 529 ...

Beginning in 2026, parents will be able to open tax-advantaged Trump accounts for their children with a $1,000 boost for ...

For those with tuition bills now coming due, there are a few key considerations before tapping those accounts. "With a little planning, making withdrawals can be something to celebrate, not just ...

529 plans, growing in value from $105B in 2008 to $509B in 2024, demonstrate rising popularity. The average 529 plan covers roughly 9% of college costs, with contributions varying by income.

Some state plans give cash incentives in May to spur contributions. By Ann Carrns If you’re considering opening a 529 college savings account for your child, this may be the time to do it: Some state ...

If you have an education savings account to manage while the stock market is flailing, and your kids are heading to college, you may be afraid to log in and survey the damage. Many consumers aren’t ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — For many folks, paying for college is expensive. Tuition, housing, and books can add up to a pretty hefty bill. This College Savings Month, financial experts are encouraging ...

Beginning in September, New York’s 529 College Savings Program will offer more investment options, lower costs, raise the maximum allowable balance and eliminate the $25 minimum contribution. “Now’s ...

When a child is born, parents tend to adjust their budgets to account for diapers, baby food and child care — not necessarily for the cost of the child’s college education years down the road. But as ...