N.Y.C. Children May Get Up to $3,000 From City for College Accounts NYT | Top Stories By: Matthew Haag 1 June 2026 at 15:00 The city’s current savings plan starts with $100. A City Council proposal would make the initial contributions among the highest anywhere. © James Estrin/The New York TimesJulie Menin, the speaker of the City Council, is proposing a substantial expansion of the city’s investment in college savings plans.
How to Protect 529 College Savings in Case of Divorce or Death NYT | Top Stories By: Ron Lieber 30 May 2026 at 17:02 Many couples don’t consider 529 accounts carefully when splitting up, and other families make a crucial mistake that can leave a mess if somebody dies. © Robert Neubecker