Finally, an apparent fix for the 529 college savings plan

Marylanders who have been using one of the state’s 529 savings plans to put away money for their children’s college education can finally see a glimmer of hope that the troubled program may be getting back on the right path. Maryland 529, named for a section of the federal tax code that offers tax incentives to parents and other family members to save, has been in turmoil since last spring.