More than 13,000 families are participating in Florida’s Voluntary Prekindergarten Program and the Florida Prepaid College ...

Used properly, distributions for qualified education expenses are tax-free. That includes college, trade school, and — thanks ...

The hosts of the How to Money podcast, on Friday Flight episode #1131, drew a line most parents funding a 529 have never ...

The Coverdell ESA and the 529 both grow tax-free and allow tax-free withdrawals for qualified education expenses, but the differences are meaningful. Rolling Coverdell ESA funds into a 529 plan is tax ...

An education IRA is a tax-advantaged savings account that can be used to pay for education expenses. Funds in these accounts, which are also known as Coverdell education savings accounts (ESAs), can ...

529 plans offer convenience and potential tax benefits when saving for education. That said, there are still a range of rules you’ll need to know (and follow).

Right now, families who open a new Florida Prepaid 529 plan will receive a $50 contribution to their account. Florida prepaid plans are guaranteed by the state of Florida and protect families from ...

That refund might feel like extra cash now—but invested in a 529 plan, it could grow into far more by the time college bills arrive. Sara is an experienced writer, editor, and project manager who ...

College tuition isn’t the only bill racing higher—529 fees quietly erode growth. A 0.50 percent expense ratio can siphon away thousands over 18 years. Thanks to Secure 2.0, any unused 529 dollars can ...

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), enacted in July 2025, brought a wave of tax changes. Permanent tax brackets, updated standard deductions, and itemized deduction modifications got the attention ...