529s Are Still the Best Way to Save for College

According to the Education Data Initiative, the average annual cost for public in-state, four-year institutions is $25,707; the cost for out-of-state students who attend public colleges is $44,014; and four-year private colleges come in at an average of $54,501 per year.

Read Jill Schlesinger’s advice for savings on her Jill on Money blog.