The simpler, smarter way to 529

Open a top-tier 529 plan in minutes and let family & friends give toward your child’s future.

The smart way to save for education

You want the best future for your child, but there’s so much to figure out along the way. We’ve taken the guesswork out of saving for education, so you can take at least one thing off your list.

The right 529 plan for you

529s are confusing, with over 100 different ones in the U.S. We’ve done the hard work of evaluating all of them so we can recommend the right one for your family in just a few minutes.

Super simple saving

Paperless setup. Automated contributions. Real-time projected savings. It's everything you need to manage your fund, all from your phone.

Gifts that make a difference

Every fund has a custom link that’s easy to share, so family and friends can contribute. Think birthdays, holidays... Wednesdays.

Save money for college tax-free

It's like a 401K for education, so you can grow your savings tax-free. If you've been wondering how you'll be able to save enough for college, a 529 plan is your answer.

Learn more about 529s

Backer works with most 529 plans

Already have a 529? Connect it to Backer to use our mobile app and invite family & friends to give.

You, the parents!

Set up and manage the fund

Your child’s backers

Add to the fund with one-time and recurring gifts

Big love from Backer families

Surprise: it's not just parents who love saving together.

250K+

People saving with Backer

$70M+

Money saved for college

$500M+

Future debt avoided

It's like an insurance policy for your child's future

Your Backer 529 savings can be used to cover all kinds of education expenses, not just college tuition. Think books and supplies, housing, K12 tuition, bootcamps, apprenticeships, and more.

Advice you can trust

As an SEC-registered investment adviser, we have a fiduciary duty to put your interests before ours.

Serious about security

Your personal information is protected with bank-level encryption and secure servers monitored 24/7/365.

Low, transparent fees

Instead of a percentage share of your savings, we charge a low monthly fee or $1.99 per contribution.

Give Backer a try

What would you name your family fund? Check out some of our recent Backer fund names for inspiration.

Name your first education fund

e.g., Cory's College Cash 🌱