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Understanding Grandparent-Owned 529 Plans

September 12, 2024 By Mark Kantrowitz | 7 Min Read 4 Comments

Grandparent-Owned 529 Plan

A grandparent-owned 529 plan is a type of college savings plan where the account owner is a grandparent, as opposed to a parent.

529 Plans Surpass $500 Billion In Assets

September 11, 2024 By Robert Farrington | < 1 Min Read Leave a Comment

Using a 529 Plan For yourself

The latest 529 plan data show that 529 plans have surpassed $500 billion in assets nationwide.

529 Plan And College Savings Statistics

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529 Plan And Saving For College Statistics Here are the key 529 college savings plan statistics to know, including how much families have saved for college, where families are saving for college, the 529 plan rules by state, and more. We strive to keep this information updated regularly based on the latest data from the College […]

529 Plan To Roth IRA Rollover Rules: What To Know

July 9, 2024 By Mark Kantrowitz | < 1 Min Read 15 Comments

Rollover 529 Plan to IRA

Most Americans now have the ability for a 529 plan to Roth IRA rollover. Here’s what you need to know and mistakes to avoid.

What Happens To A 529 Plan If The Account Owner Dies?

June 18, 2024 By Mark Kantrowitz | 4 Min Read 2 Comments

what happens to a 529 plan if the account owner dies

Are you the account owner or beneficiary of a 529 plan? If so, you’ll want to know more about what happens if the account owner dies. Learn more.

Puerto Rico 529 Plan Rules And College Savings Options

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Puerto Rico 529 Plan Rules And College Savings OptionsPuerto Rico doesn’t offer its own 529 plan. It also does not offer its own 529A Able Plan. If you live in Puerto Rico, there are still options for you to save for college.  These programs are designed to help make college more affordable – so that you can […]

Washington DC 529 Plan Rules And College Savings Options

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Washington DC 529 Plan Rules And College Savings OptionsWashington DC has a 529 plan called DC College Savings Plan that can help you save for college. The District of Columbia also has a 529 Able Plan as well. If you live in Washington DC, these might be good options for you to save for college.  These programs […]

Can You Use A 529 Plan For SAT Prep?

March 22, 2024 By Sarah Sharkey | 4 Min Read Leave a Comment

Can you use a 529 plan for SAT Prep?

SAT prep courses can get expensive quickly. Unfortunately, you cannot use a 529 plan to cover the cost. We explore more about this conundrum.

How Much Should You Have In A 529 Plan By Age

January 30, 2024 By Robert Farrington | 8 Min Read 48 Comments

529 Plan By Age

How much you should have in a 529 plan by age to save for college for your children, including high and low contributions for public and private school.

What Are The Best 529 Plans Based On Performance?

January 24, 2024 By Mark Kantrowitz | < 1 Min Read 8 Comments

Best 529 Plans

We explore a few 529 studies that compare the performance of each state’s 529 plan with a lower-cost, out-of-state plan.

How 529 Plans Work (In Simple Terms)

January 23, 2024 By Hannah Rounds | 6 Min Read Leave a Comment

how 529 plans work

A 529 plan is an education savings account with federal tax benefits. The plans can be complicated, so we’ve broken down how 529 plans work into simple terms.

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