best way to save for child's college expenses

[Stewart14]

Obviously this is just a general question, but can anyone with some knowledge on the subject recommend some good ways to invest around $5,000 that I would like to use for my kid's college tuition in say 17 or so years?

Are there easy ways to turn this into over $20K?

 

[Doublebase]

Isn't there something called a "tap" fund? Its where you buy credits at today's prices for future use.

 

[yellowmoomba]

Google: 529

 

[PreMier]

yea a 529 plan