Save for College

Investment in prepaid 529 plans continues to decline, and in many cases it's not hard to see why.

The New York Times columnist offers insights from research he conducted for his just-published book, "The Price You Pay for College."

The author and The New York Times columnist discusses college during the pandemic, the 'psychological head trick' of merit-based financial aid, and what's driving college costs upward.

A three-step solution for selecting the best college savings plan.

If retirement savings don’t excite you just yet, prioritize saving for goals that do.

The order in which returns unfold over time can either help or hurt.

529 withdrawal rules may cause you to pay extra if you’re not careful.

What you need to know about college savings options, from 529 plans to Coverdells to Roth IRAs.

Taking advantage of tax benefits by investing in low-cost, smartly designed 529 plans can stretch your college savings dollars.

We take a close look at these popular college-savings accounts.

We examine the benefits of these vehicles and how they differ from conventional 529 plans, and we take a deep dive into what each state has to offer.

An accident of history leads to opportunities and challenges for parents saving for college.

Data shows that more parents are taking out loans for college funding. We take a look at the pros and cons of different funding sources.

If setting up a college savings account is on your to-do list, here are some tips for getting going.

We compare and contrast a few of the most common college-savings vehicles.

Uncertainty surrounding cost inflation and investment performance make it difficult--but not impossible--to estimate how much you should save.