Backer Review: 529 Plans The Easy Way
Read this CollegeBacker review to see how you might get help in opening a 529 plan, lowering fund fees, and reducing risk.
How Grandparents Can Save and Gift Money for a Grandchild’s College Education
There are many ways to help you grandkids pay for college, including a few that have tax and financial aid benefits. We compare your best options!
How Does A 529 Plan Affect Your FAFSA And Financial Aid?
Could a 529 plan have a negative affect on your FAFSA and financial aid eligibility? Here’s what college savers need to know.
How To Use A 529 Plan For Estate Planning
Wondering if it would be beneficial to use a 529 plan for estate planning? We explain when that strategy could make sense and how to do it.
Coverdell Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) | Are They Worth It?
Coverdell ESAs are less popular than 529 plans but have some advantages over them when saving for K-12 expenses. Learn their pros and cons!
EarlyBird Review | Investing For Your Children
EarlyBird is a mobile-only platform that allows friends and family to easily contribute money that is invested for a child’s future.
Differences In 529 Plans: Why Saving For College Is So Messy In America
Saving for college is complicated in America because there are many differences in the 529 plans that are offered by each state.
Gift Of College Review: 529 Plan Or Student Loan Gifting
Gift Of College is a gift registry that makes it easy to accept 529 plan contributions or student loan payments from family and friends.
529 Plan Contribution Limits
While the IRS doesn’t impose 529 plan contribution limits, states do set aggregate maximums for their 529 plans and may set annual caps too.
529 Plan Rollovers And Transfers: Pros And Cons
We break down all the benefits of 529 plan rollovers and transfers as well as a few potential downsides you’ll want to watch out for.
Prepaid Tuition Plans | What To Know
How prepaid tuition plans work and if prepaid tuition plans are right for your college saving strategy versus a 529 plan.