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529 plan contribution limits for 2026

While there are no specific 529 plan contribution limits, most people consider the $19,000 annual gift tax exclusion to be ...
Learn how to use your 529 plan to cover study-abroad expenses like tuition, fees, and room and board at eligible foreign ...
Discover five essential risks of investing in 529 plans and how to avoid them, ensuring you maximize education savings for your child's future.
The 529 plan must be open for at least 15 years. You cannot convert 529 contributions made within the past five years (or the ...
Question: We just became grandparents and would like to set up a college fund for our new grandchild. We were recently advised that we could open a “Section 529” plan to safely invest for our ...
Olivia’s maternal grandfather died when she was a teenager, and it wasn’t until then that she learned of the 529 plan. The ...
President Donald Trump's mega tax bill will expand the uses for 529 education savings plans, but enough limitations remain to potentially give some investors pause, some experts say. The legislation ...
The “big, beautiful bill” aims to expand qualified expenses for 529 plans to include SAT fees, trade school tuition and vocational certificates. Money, Getty Images A provision in President Donald ...
Dear Liz: What is the best way for us to contribute to our grandchild’s college expenses? I believe federal financial aid ...
Many baby boomers who are avidly focused on investing for their own retirement may also be looking to invest for their loved ...