A state-funded program called CalKids provides money to start a college savings account. If your child was born after July ...

The stock market's wild ride is having an impact on families who use a 529 college savings account, a tax-free way for parents to save for educational expenses. There are 17 million active 529 ...

While saving for college is a great way to prepare for your child’s future, it can also penalize you when it comes time to apply for financial aid. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) ...

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Morningstar rated the nation's 529 college savings plans. Ratings for the 64 of the nation's largest 529 college savings plans were released by Morningstar and show some downsides exist for families ...

A high-yield savings account can help you earn more interest on the funds you deposit. Create a budget, schedule recurring transfers and look for student discounts to maximize your savings. Compare ...

NEWARK, N.J. (PIX11) – College savings accounts will be opened for thousands of Newark kindergartners this year, officials announced Wednesday. Accounts will be gifted to 3,000 incoming kindergarten ...

After days of drops at Wall Street, many people are concerned about the impact on their 401K and college saving accounts, also known as 529's. The markets lost more than $6 trillion since President ...

Since the program’s launch in 2022, more than 1 million newborns have been enrolled, representing an $89 million public ...