Overview

Next to buying a house, paying for college is probably a family’s largest expense. (If you have several children, their college years can wind up costing more than your house!)

Some of the most valuable tools to help you save for college are 529 plans. But with dozens of plans to choose from, do you know which one makes the most sense for you? Facet co-founder Brent Weiss, CFP®, ChFC®, and Tim Gump, CFP® gathered for a quick half-hour session on National 529 College Savings Plan Day and highlighted how 529 plans work and how to choose and utilize the one right for your financial plan.