529 Plans
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The Best College Savings Strategy to Use
529 Plans A 529 college savings plan comes with many advantages, and the best way to harness its power is to start ASAP and front-load your contributions.
By Paul V. Sydlansky, CFP
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Paying for Continuing Education With a 529 Plan
529 Plans You don’t have to pursue a college degree to be able to use tax-free money from a 529 college-savings plan to pay for classes.
By Kimberly Lankford
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Using a 529 Plan for High School
529 Plans You’re now able to withdraw up to $10,000 tax-free from a 529 plan each year for K-12 tuition.
By Kimberly Lankford
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How a Move Can Change Your 529 Plan Tax Deduction
529 Plans The tax deduction you get for contributing to your state’s 529 plan can disappear if you move to another state.
By Kimberly Lankford
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Using 529-Plan Money for College Overseas
529 Plans If your son or daughter plans to attend college abroad, here's what you should know.
By Kimberly Lankford
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How a Grandparent's Help With College Tuition Affects Financial Aid
529 Plans Before cutting a check for a grandchild's college tuition, make sure you review the impact it can have on the student's financial aid.
By Kimberly Lankford
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Using a 529 Plan to Pay for Private School
529 Plans Q. Can I use money in my daughter’s 529 college-savings plan to pay her private elementary school tuition?
By Eileen Ambrose
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How to Use a 529 Plan When Your Child Wins a Scholarship
529 Plans Even if your child wins a full scholarship, you can use money from a 529 college-savings plan for things other than tuition without triggering taxes or a penalty.
By Kimberly Lankford
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What to Do With a 529 Plan When a Child Doesn't Go to College
529 Plans Families can avoid taxes and a penalty on a 529 college-savings plan when a child develops a disability and likely won’t be using the money for college.
By Kimberly Lankford
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