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Contributing to a College-Savings Account When You're Not the Parent529 Plans Rules for tax deductions and the effect on financial aid can be tricky.
By Kimberly Lankford
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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.
By Kimberly Lankford
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The Best 529 College-Savings Plans529 Plans State 529 plans usually trump other options. The right one for you depends on what kind of investor you are.
By Jane Bennett Clark
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How to Tap a 529 College Savings Account529 Plans Follow these steps to withdraw funds and use them for qualified education expenses.
By Kimberly Lankford
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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.
By Kimberly Lankford
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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.
By Kimberly Lankford
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Limit the Impact of Grandparent-Owned 529 Plans on Financial Aid
Paying for College Follow these strategies so withdrawals from a college-savings account don't hurt your student's chances for aid.
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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.
By Kimberly Lankford
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Custodial Accounts vs. 529 Plans
529 Plans Which type of account would be best to save for a child's college fund?
By Kimberly Lankford
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