Backer

Simple, transparent pricing – Backer Basic is $0 to register with no subscription fees, Backer Pro is $29.99 / year, and partner pricing is scoped per program.

Backer pairs decades of 529 experience with modern fintech infrastructure and AI-native operations. The company behind SavingForCollege.com.

Backer builds modern financial infrastructure and consumer experiences to help families invest more in their kids – 529 gifting for families and partners.

President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act expands how people can use tax-advantaged 529 savings plans, allowing funds to cover career training and professional credentials as well as college. Signed into law in July 2025, the law lets workers use 529 plans to save for their own career advancement or career changes.

Jun 2026 · CNBC TechNews article

Saving For College announces the results of its 2024 529 Ratings and new award designations. First introduced in 1999, the ratings provide families and financial advisors with an objective, independent measure of the overall attractiveness of each 529 plan to support their evaluation.

Sep 2024 · Saving For CollegeNews article

Anyone can contribute to a child’s 529 college savings plan, helping grow an account intended to cover college costs. Financial experts often recommend 529 plans as a way to give money toward a child’s future education.

Aug 2024 · CNBC TechNews article

Backer, a fintech focused on 529 savings plans, raises $9.5 million in Series A financing and acquires Saving For College. The acquired platform is described as a leading 529-related media resource for education savings, used annually by millions of American families.

Dec 2023 · FinTech GlobalNews article