College costs are rising faster than most family budgets, which is why turning a cash gift into a dedicated education fund can matter more than another toy or gadget. When I help readers think through ...

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As the holiday season approaches, 529 gifting programs are gearing up for one of their peak seasons by streamlining ways for families and friends to give the ...

Giving a loved one cash for Christmas isn’t the most imaginative present idea, but it can be ideal if you’re low on ideas and strapped for time. It could also reduce your inheritance tax bill.

Gifting money at Christmas can be a wonderful way for parents and grandparents to have a meaningful and long-term impact on their loved ones’ lives. But hand over the money in the wrong way and it ...