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529 Money for College Expenses Only
529 Plans But you can use money from a Coverdell education savings account for primary- and secondary-school expenses.
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How You Can Use 529-Plan Money
529 Plans Funds from a college-savings account can cover tuition, fees, books and some lesser-known expenses.
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Strategies for Your 529 When Tuition Is Due
529 Plans If you need to pay college bills this fall, you can make some key moves in your college-savings account to help stretch your money and maximize your tax breaks.
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Manage Your Own 529 Plan
529 Plans by Jane Bennett Clark, from Kiplinger's June issueWant to steer your college fund through the high seas yourself? With a Coverdell Education Savings Account, you can manage your own investments.
By Cindy Schwalb Published
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Buy a Computer with College Money
529 Plans A new tax break lets you tap 529-plan savings.
By Mary Beth Franklin Published
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Your 529-Plan Questions Answered
529 Plans How does a 529 account affect financial aid? Is a Roth IRA a good alternative? We've got the lowdown on these popular college-savings accounts.
By Janet Bodnar Published
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Direct-Sold Vs. Adviser-Sold 529 Plans
529 Plans It's generally best to invest in your own state's 529 plan if you can get an income-tax deduction for your contributions
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High Limits on 529 Plan Contributions
529 Plans Most states let you stash as much as you want into their college-savings plans, but watch out for gift-tax limits.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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