If the job you lost wasn't in the field of your dreams, then right now is a great time to retrain or to return to school (and the government may just be willing to foot the bill.)

As parents we have a vested interest in raising our children to be responsible, independent adults who have a real grasp on the value of a dollar. There are three money lessons that every kid must learn to help them achieve that independence.

There are fewer scholarships available for primary and secondary private and parochial scohols. Scholarships, or voucher programs, are available from a variety of private and government sources.

Section 529 college savings plans are among the best ways of saving for college. The earnings on contributions are tax-deferred and distributions are tax-free if used to pay for qualified higher education expenses.

The tax-free nature of the 529 plan has a wonderful ring to it until we have an “uncooperative” equity market. So, what should you do if your investments in the 529 plan take a spiraling nose dive? Can you take advantage of the loss for tax purposes?

Questions to ask when choosing a 529 plan.

OK so you know you need to start saving for college now. Let’s try to radically simplify the process of picking a 529 plan.

Gitf-tax limits apply to 529 college savings plans...sort of. There is a loophole that lets you give more than $13,000 to a 529 plan in one year.

When you're looking into a 529 plan, there are different options you have. Here we explain what a prepaid 529 can offer for your child's college plan.

Saving for a college education years ahead of time sounds insane, right?