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529 plans
How am I going to pay for this? Saving for your kids’ college education
Sep 30, 2019
We heard from parents across America about how they're trying to save for college. Here are five of their stories.
529 college savings plans: What you should know
Sep 27, 2013
Answering listener questions about 529 college savings plans -- and 10 tips on things you should know about them.
Advice on 529s and other college savings plans
Aug 30, 2013
Breaking down the pros and cons of college savings plans.
Is a 529 college savings account right for you?
by
Paddy Hirsch
May 1, 2013
Many parents are opting for 529 savings plans -- college savings accounts that aren’t subject to any tax as long as the money’s used for tuition. Are they right for you?
Money thoughts for a 'perfectionist uncle'
Jan 11, 2012
I have a wonderful little 4-year old niece for whom I have been setting aside money. Currently, it is just going into a savings account as I have perhaps been letting the perfect be the enemy of the good. It seems like the 529 plans out there vary in performance and fees quite a bit. I'm having trouble finding any good resources to compare them. I want something that is not going to be overly vulnerable to the whims of the stock market while also not hitting me with high fees. Any suggestions? Jason, Grand Forks, ND