529 College Savings Plans

09/03/2025

“Saving for college can feel overwhelming, but a 529 savings plan helps you invest from the time kids are young.” We couldn’t agree more! 529 Savings Plans were recently recognized as a Good Housekeeping 2025 Parenting Award winner. Read more here:

Experts, editors and real families all weighed in to choose these standout items for every age stage.

08/27/2025

For the third year in a row, 529 Savings Plans have been identified as a Good Housekeeping Parenting Award winner. Check out all the winners here:

Experts, editors and real families all weighed in to choose these standout items for every age stage.

08/19/2025

We’re so excited that 529 Savings Plans has been named a Good Housekeeping 2025 Parenting Awards winner. Read more here:

Experts, editors and real families all weighed in to choose these standout items for every age stage.

07/30/2025

Every good class starts with a rubric so you can plan out the year. Do the same with saving for college and make your plan today. Check out some suggestions:

How to Get Started Saving With a 529 Plan Saving for a loved one’s education is one of the most rewarding things you can do for their future. It can also be challenging if you don’t know where or how to start. The College Savings Plans Network (CSPN) has designed this website to help you get sta...

07/28/2025

Was math your favorite subject in school? Then you are sure to find the tax advantages of 529 programs enticing! Click here to see the advantages and benefits of opening a 529 account today:

A 529 plan is designed to encourage early and consistent savings efforts by offering an easy, affordable and convenient way for families to save for education. While the tax advantages are one of the primary benefits, states also offer a variety of features and benefits to help families reach their....

07/23/2025

Pop Quiz! Are you interested in starting a college savings plan but not sure where to begin? Take our quiz to get a head start and test your 529 knowledge.

7 Questions to Answer Before Selecting Your 529 Plan 529 college savings plans remain a common and convenient way to save for college. More than 11 million families nationwide have invested almost $260 billion in 529 plans. Are you interested in starting a college savings plan but not sure where to....

07/21/2025

As your child is going back to school, educate yourself on the 529 plans available in your state by clicking here: https://www.collegesavings.org/find-my-states-529-plan

07/17/2025

Scientific or graphing calculator on your back-to-school list this fall? Make sure you also take time to calculate how much to expect in college expenses here:

College Cost Calculator Student’s current age: College Type: ? College cost inflation rate: ? Number of years attending: ? Calculation type: Estimated Cost: Note: Estimates generated by this calculator are based on national averages taken from the College Board’s Trends in College Pricing 2020. ...

06/16/2025

what a 529 plan is? A 529 plan is a tax-advantaged investment plan designed to help families save for someone’s future education expenses. Learn more here:

529 Basics A 529 plan is a tax-advantaged investment plan designed to help families to save for a beneficiary’s (typically one’s child or grandchild) future education expenses. While commonly referred to as 529 plans, they are formally known as “Qualified Tuition Programs,” as defined in Sec...

05/29/2025

Think you know everything about 529 accounts? Take this quiz to test your knowledge: https://bit.ly/31dtwsd

7 Questions to Answer Before Selecting Your 529 Plan 529 college savings plans remain a common and convenient way to save for college. More than 11 million families nationwide have invested almost $260 billion in 529 plans. Are you interested in starting a college savings plan but not sure where to....

05/29/2025

Happy ! With a future so bright, make sure you open a 529 account today. Learn more here: https://www.collegesavings.org

12/26/2024

Do you know your state's deadline to make contributions in a 529 and receive the state tax incentive? 💰 Learn more here:

By: South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis, Administrator of Future Scholar College Savings Plan December 17, 2024 It goes fast, doesn’t it? Just when you’re comfortable with the back-to-school routine, here come the holidays. Take a deep breath and enjoy the season – 2024 version. But...