529 Plans
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Published
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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.
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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.
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How a Grandparent's 529 Account Affects College Financial Aid
529 Plans Distributions from a grandparent-owned 529 savings plan could reduce a grandchild's financial aid. But using one of these strategies can limit the impact.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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