(Part 1 in a series based on the findings from the 2012 Mid-Year 529 Report)
By College Savings Plans Network
September 20, 2012

Data collected as part of our 2012 Mid-Year 529 Report indicates that more families are using 529 plans than ever before. 529 plan assets reached record amounts as of June 30, 2012 with $179.02 billion invested nationally. This is an 8.6% increase during the first half of 2012.