Best College Savings Plans 2026

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Compare 529 college savings plans for tax-advantaged education investing. Utah my529 consistently ranks top for low fees and investment flexibility, New York 529 Direct offers Vanguard funds with strong state tax benefits, Nevada Vanguard 529 provides ultra-low expense ratios, and Fidelity's plans deliver broad fund selection.

Utah my529

0.10%-0.19%
expense ratio
$0
minimum investment
Customizable, age-based, static
investment options
Utah residents only
state tax benefit
Vanguard, DFA
fund manager

New York 529 Direct

0.12%-0.17%
expense ratio
$0
minimum investment
Age-based and individual
investment options
Up to $10,000 deduction (NY)
state tax benefit
Vanguard
fund manager

Nevada Vanguard 529

0.13%-0.19%
expense ratio
$3,000
minimum investment
Age-based and individual
investment options
No state income tax (NV)
state tax benefit
Vanguard
fund manager

Fidelity Arizona 529

0.11%-0.37%
expense ratio
$0
minimum investment
Age-based, static, individual
investment options
Arizona residents only
state tax benefit
Fidelity
fund manager

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