Half of all workers in private-sector America now participate in 401(k) plans, a sign that tax-advantaged retirement savings may be catching on at last. As recently as 2010, federal data shows, barely ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Making bi-weekly mortgage payments instead of monthly ones could help homeowners pay off their loans years earlier and save thousands of dollars in interest. David Brindley, deputy ...

Since their launch more than 20 years ago, 529 education savings plans have helped students and their families better access higher education through tax-advantaged investing. Moreover, 529 plans have ...

Even though 529 plans offer tax advantages and are a popular choice for college savings, they’re not always the most flexible or comprehensive solution. Depending on a family's financial goals, time ...

529 college savings plans are run by the states, and each state can set its own contribution limit. There aren’t per-year contribution limits, but high contributions could have gift tax implications.

As a Certified Financial Planner®, I firmly believe that if your primary goal is to fund your children’s or grandchildren’s education, a 529 college savings plan is the best option available. However, ...

A thrift savings plan (TSP) is a retirement savings program specifically designed for federal employees and members of the military. TSPs are considered qualified retirement plans, and this status ...