The Coverdell Education Savings Account is a tax-advantaged way of saving for college.

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?

Congrats! We give you kudos for opening up this guide. Doing so means you’re thinking about saving for college – not just paying for it. And the scary nomenclature 529 didn’t scare you off.

The tax benefits that come with investing in a 529 college savings plan make them one of the best ways to save for college. But the tax benefits can vary depending on the 529 plan so be sure to do your homework before choosing your college savings plan.