— -- Q: Aren't 529 college savings plans terrible for people investing for college, since they can go down when the stock market falls? A: Hopefully this statement isn't going to surprise anyone: ...

Recent market volatility largely due to President Donald Trump's changing tariff policies comes at a particularly bad time for college savers. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. With the S ...

With the S&P 500 whipsawing in 2025, recent market volatility comes at a particularly bad time for college savers. For some parents, their 529 account balances took a hit just as tuition payments are ...

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 ...

The SECURE Act of 2019 allows 529 college savings plans to be used for student loan repayment and registered apprenticeship programs, as this expands the traditional use of 529 pla ...

Given the rising cost of most college tuitions, the complexity of college loan agreements and the difficulty for most middle-income families in simply maintaining their budget for ordinary daily ...

North Carolina's National College Savings Program (NC 529) is giving away $1,529 in their 529 Day Dreamchaser Sweepstakes. NC 529 Hosts $1,529 Sweepstakes and Webinar to Celebrate Savings Plans We ...

Recent market volatility largely due to President Donald Trump's changing tariff policies comes at a particularly bad time for college savers. With the S&P 500 whipsawing in 2025, some families who ...

For those with tuition bills now coming due, there are a few key considerations before tapping those accounts. "With a little planning, making withdrawals can be something to celebrate, not just ...

"With a little planning, making withdrawals can be something to celebrate, not just something to fear," said Smitha Walling, Head of Vanguard's Education Savings Group. Here's a look at other stories ...

Largely due to President Donald Trump's changing tariff policies, markets have been on a rollercoaster ride since April. Although the S&P 500 has largely rebounded from last month's lows, some ...