In no particular order, here are reviews of the best-rated 529 plans as picked by Business Insider's editors in 2025. Bright Start Direct-Sold College Savings Program (Illinois) Bright Start ...

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a type of 529 plan that can be used to pay college tuition at today’s rates for select schools. With the more common college savings plan, contributions grow tax-deferred, and withdrawals are ...

Every parent hopes their children will someday attend college and change the world. The reality is that not every child can ...

Best investment accounts for kids Teen-owned brokerage account 529 college savings plan Coverdell education savings account Custodial Roth IRA UGMA or UTMA custodial accounts Who's this for?

Many families and individuals who want effective and efficient ways to save for education expenses often turn to the ever-popular 529 plan, which offers wide-ranging tax benefits. In recent years, the ...

The SECURE Act 2.0 gave 529 plan holders a way to rollover up to $35,000 in funds to a Roth IRA - it's a convenient release valve for education savers and here's how it works. The post 529 to Roth IRA ...

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