Value of higher education continues to increase
Much is shifting in the education landscape, but some things continue to improve, including the value of higher education.
Category: College Savings
Planning for college in challenging times
Planning for college can be challenging in the near term but families and students can still make progress toward their goals.
Families can super-size college savings with a year-end gift
Consider giving the gift of education this year with several strategies, including a super-size contribution, to a 529 college savings plan.
Last two years of high school are crunch time to prepare for college
Families with college-bound students focus more intently on the future when their child enters the last two years of high school.
Planning for college can begin as early as freshman year in high school
Even for students just settling in to high school, it is not too early to start planning for college.
A 529 college savings plan can be flexible as situations change
A 529 college savings plan is flexible and the account owner can make changes to investments and beneficiaries over time.
Back to school: Time to spend or save?
Families will spend record levels as their children head back to school this year. But the school season may also be a time to focus on saving.
More colleges offer tuition deals for out-of-state students
Some families that once felt that they had no control over college costs, are finding that many colleges offer tuition deals.
Four reasons to convert a custodial account to a 529 plan
There are several reasons why parents decide to liquidate a custodial account and use the assets to fund a 529 college savings plan.
Tax reform enhances college savings plans
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act resulted in the largest overhaul to the tax system in 30 years, including some key changes to 529 college savings plans.