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Using 529 College-Savings Plan Money for Part-Time Students
529 Plans Even room and board counts as an eligible expense for half-time students. And the college doesn’t have to be a four-year institution.
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What Bernie Sanders Can Teach You about 529 Plans
529 Plans Imagine the bern if his plan were to become law—you could pay taxes on college savings you thought were tax-free.
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Contributing to a College-Savings Account When You're Not the Parent
529 Plans Rules for tax deductions and the effect on financial aid can be tricky.
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Tax Deductions for Contributions to 529 College-Savings Plans
529 Plans Donating stock to a 529 plan isn't allowed, but your cash contributions may qualify for a state tax break depending on where you live.
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The Best 529 College-Savings Plans
529 Plans State 529 plans usually trump other options. The right one for you depends on what kind of investor you are.
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How to Tap a 529 College Savings Account
529 Plans Follow these steps to withdraw funds and use them for qualified education expenses.
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Good Reasons to Open Separate College Savings Plans for Your Kids
529 Plans You can target the investments for each child’s time frame, and you may get a bigger tax break.
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Tax Breaks for Generous Grandparents
529 Plans Many states offer a tax deduction for contributions to a 529 college-savings plan to any resident, not just the parents.
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The 529 Plan Scholarship Exception
529 Plans You can withdraw up to the amount of a scholarship from your college savings plan without paying a penalty.
