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Don't be fooled by 529 plan sticker shock

Posted: 2014-06-16. By: Kathryn Flynn

Many critics of 529 plans who are hesitant to invest because they feel that the fees associated with these types of plans will eat away at their earnings. However, these claims leave out one of the most lucrative advantages of a 529 plan - the tax benefits.

Congratulations to our 529 Day winner: Another great success!

Posted: 2014-06-11. By: Kathryn Flynn

This May 29th, affectionately known to the industry as 529 Day, was especially memorable for Rochelle Blee, the winner of our 529 Day celebration giveaway.

Top five ways to spend 529 savings

Posted: 2014-06-10. By: Kathryn Flynn

Withdrawals from a 529 plan must be spent on qualified higher education expenses to avoid tax and penalty. Just what types of college expenses are qualified?

College savings success stories: Anonymous tips

Posted: 2014-06-06. By: Kathryn Flynn

Last week we received some great advice on our message board explaining how to get the best education "bang for your buck". Consider these tips to create a well-rounded college funding strategy.

Yes, you can teach an old dog new tricks

Posted: 2014-06-05. By: Joseph Hurley

Ideas aimed at the goal of getting your clients to ask you about education savings instead of you having to initiate the discussion.

10 reasons to give the gift of college education

Posted: 2014-06-05. By: Kathryn Flynn

Looking for the perfect gift? Whether you are shopping for a kindergartener, eighth grader or even a high school student, here are 10 reasons why a contribution to a college savings fund will always be appreciated.

Four easy ways shoppers can become college savers

Posted: 2014-06-02. By: Kathryn Flynn

If saving for college while you shop sounds like your cup of tea, you might want to consider a credit card that will pay you back in the form of 529 plan contributions. Here are four credit cards that offer college savings rewards.

VIDEO - Which 529 plan is best for me?

Posted: 2014-05-29. By: Kathryn Flynn

With hundreds of different options available, how do you know which 529 plan to choose? In this video, Joe Hurley points out the features you should look for when you shop for a 529 plan.

Student loan rate hikes give more reason to save

Posted: 2014-05-27. By: Kathryn Flynn

Beginning July 1, we will see a 0.8% increase in interest rates on all federal student loans. If you were planning on taking out loans to pay for college, you may want to rethink your strategy.

College Savings Timeline: The home stretch

Posted: 2014-05-23. By: Kathryn Flynn

Top four savings essentials for young families

Posted: 2014-05-20. By: Kathryn Flynn

529 Day Q&A Webcast hosted by Savingforcollege.com

Posted: 2014-05-16. By: Kathryn Flynn

2014 plan performance rankings Q1

Posted: 2014-05-16.

Savingforcollege.com's Q1 529 performance rankings analyze one, three, five, and ten year investment performance as of March 31, 2014 and rank 529 savings plans from best to worst.

2014 one-year top performing direct plans Q1

Posted: 2014-05-16.

Savingforcollege.com ranks the one-year investment performance of direct-sold 529 plans as of March 31, 2014.

2014 three-year top performing direct plans Q1

Posted: 2014-05-16.

Savingforcollege.com ranks the three-year investment performance of direct-sold 529 plans as of March 31, 2014.

2014 five-year top performing direct plans Q1

Posted: 2014-05-16.

Savingforcollege.com ranks the five-year investment performance of direct-sold 529 plans as of March 31, 2014.

2014 ten-year top performing direct plans Q1

Posted: 2014-05-16.

Savingforcollege.com ranks the ten-year investment performance of direct-sold 529 plans as of March 31, 2014.

[INFOGRAPHIC] The History of the 529 Plan

Posted: 2014-05-14. By: Kathryn Flynn

Take a look at our newest infographic to see some important dates in the lifetime of the 529 plan, and how it has evolved to the great college savings vehicle that it is today.

Five of the best college savings apps

Posted: 2014-05-09. By: Kathryn Flynn

In addition to allowing you to track funds in a bank or investment account, there are also mobile apps available that offer some fantastic planning tools. This slide show highlights five apps that help parents, students and grandparents plan for the future costs of college.

College savings success stories: The 529 Guru's story

Posted: 2014-05-06. By: Kathryn Flynn

This week, we asked our very own Savingforcollege.com founder and "529 Guru", Joe Hurley, to share how he used his expertise to pay for the college education of his own two children.