College savings plans

Kevin Dodge | The Image Bank | Getty ImagesSEATTLE — For many families, paying for college is a financial burden, and experts say education funding myths may be adding to the student loan debt crisis."There's often this perception that…

Klaus Vedfelt | DigitalVision | Getty ImagesMonths of stock market volatility may deliver a costly surprise to parents sending children to school this fall: smaller-than-expected 529 college savings plan balances. The average 529 account…

Kevin Winter | Getty ImagesIf you're eager to jump-start an education fund, you may consider a larger, upfront contribution to a 529 college savings plan.While the average account balance was $30,287 in 2021, according to the College…

DusanManic | iStock | Getty ImagesWhen it comes to handling money, couples have a choice: combine all of their accounts, keep them entirely separate or strive for something in between.But what is normal?About 43% of couples who are married,…