Americans have amassed $525.1 billion for educational expenses in 529 plans as of December 2024, according to the Education Data Initiative. That amounts to around an average of nearly $31,000 for the ...

While most people associate 529 money with college tuition, the plans can cover much more. "Educational supplies, like ...

・529 plans can fund trade schools and registered apprenticeships that meet federal eligibility rules, not just college. ・New federal rules expand qualified uses to certain licenses, professional exams ...

Getting ready for college may feel like a huge financial burden, but parents can start preparing as soon as their child is born.

If you are planning to send a child to college in the near—or even not-so-near future, consider attending this week’s Fiscally Fit class, “Ohio’s 529 Plan: Saving for the Kids.” The session will be ...