Zina Kumok is a freelance personal finance writer based in Indianapolis. She paid off her own student loans in three years. She also offers one-on-one financial coaching sessions at ConsciousCoins.com ...

Recent law changes have made 529 plans more flexible. It's now possible to use leftover 529 funds to pay off some student loans. But there are caveats that all student loan borrowers should be aware ...

・Some families use a 529 plan for only the tax benefit, by simply running funds through they'd normally pay for qualifying education benefits, and not investing. ・States like Montana, Wisconsin, Utah, ...

"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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a financial planner and subject matter expert in college savings. My 15-year old son told me he knew how to drive. “It’s not ...

Saving for your child or grandchild’s education is important, but it can be expensive. According to recent research by the Education Data Initiative, the average cost of a four-year college program ...

529 plans are a tax-advantaged way to save for higher education, but the penalty for making non-qualified withdrawals can be a huge headache for those who don't use all the money they've accumulated ...