Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced that the state’s Bright Start 529 College Savings Plan earned its seventh Gold rating from Morningstar, ranking it among the nation’s top plans.

“To be touted as one of the nation’s best by Morningstar for the seventh time under my watch confirms from an independent source that Illinois’ 529 College Savings plans are a great investment for Illinois families,” Frerichs said in a news release. “Since taking office, my priority has been to ensure Illinois families have access to the highest quality savings plans in the nation with low fees and a high-quality range of investment options. We are proud to earn this honor and help families save for their children’s future.”

Morningstar independently evaluates college savings plans each year and assi

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