From tuition and student fees to room and board, paying for higher education can get expensive. There are tools that can help you cover the cost without taking out a loan.

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529 education savings plans are powerful tools to help pay for the mounting costs of an education. Yet some people hesitate to use them. One common concern is oversaving. You can only use 529 funds ...

Grandparents who created the account have several options, including using the money to educate other eligible relatives.

529 education savings plans are powerful tools to help pay for the mounting costs of an education. Yet some people hesitate to use them. One common concern is oversaving. You can only use 529 funds ...

Beyond the monetary value, there are other benefits of gifting to a college savings plan account. Below are just a few of the many reasons why a 529 plan may be one of the best gifts you can give a ...

Read this introduction to the Vanguard 529 College Savings Plan, including features, benefits, and comparisons with other plans.