Plan for Higher Education
529 Plan
Start Investing Today to Help Pay for Future Education Expenses
529 plans are one of the most popular ways of saving for secondary education. They are sponsored by a state or state agency where savings can be used for tuition, books, and other education-related expenses at most accredited two- and four-year colleges and universities, U.S. vocational-technical schools, and eligible foreign institutions.
Should I Invest in a 529?
Many people saving for college choose 529 plans as their investment vehicles, and that's for good reason. 529 plans offer tax advantages that can help you allocate even more dollars to education expenses. There are a variety of plans available, and you're not limited to just your own state's plan.
Which Plan is Best for You?
Anyone can help save for a child’s education. Grandparents, relatives and even friends can open an account or gift money to an existing account. Though there are a variety of 529 plans, opening a 529 account is relatively straightforward. The main differentiator you need to choose between is a savings or prepaid plan. Savings plans act more like a 401(k) in that they participate in securities, bonds and stocks. A prepaid plan is more like a pension, growing at a guaranteed rate, but with more limitations, such as where and for what the money can be used for.
Possible Tax Advantages
Earnings on 529 investments accumulate tax-free, and distributions are tax-exempt, as long as they are applied toward eligible education expenses like tuition and room and board.
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