529 Savings Plans

The Loophole for Grandparents in the New FAFSA Rules

Even amid the botched rollout of the new financial aid form, a rule change will let some grandparents help pay for college without compromising aid eligibility.

Money in College Savings Accounts Can Now Go Toward Retirement

But there are caveats to moving the money into Roth I.R.A.s, and the government still has to issue guidelines about the option.

How to Think About Financial Aid and Paying for College

Responses to queries about financial aid, 529 plans, need-blind schools and more.

How New Retirement Rules Will Affect Roth IRAs and 401(k)s

Want to transfer money from a 529 plan to a Roth I.R.A. or get an after-tax employee match in your Roth 401(k)? You may be in luck.

Need Your Money Now? The Markets Aren’t Helping.

The rout in the stock and bond markets has been especially rough on people paying for college, retirement or a new home. Our columnist has some advice.