Questions tagged [529-plan]
for questions that relate to a 529-plan. A 529 plan is a tax-advantaged investment vehicle in the United States designed to encourage saving for the future higher education expenses of a designated beneficiary.
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Can a parent open a 529 for a minor?
Can a parent open a 529 on behalf of their minor-age kid, with the kid as beneficiary?
Note: I am not asking about an adult opening a 529 (on their own behalf) and naming their kid as a ...
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What are the pros and cons of setting up a 529 plan for myself?
I currently work full-time and I am going to graduate school part-time. I was wondering what the pros and cons of setting up a tax exempt college account for myself were (I believe it's a 529).
The ...
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529 Plans vs Coverdell ESA
I was recently introduced to ESAs (did not know they even existed), and am trying to decide if I want to open an ESA or a 529 account. I was attracted to the ESA initially because it looks like you ...
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Tax advantages of using 529 plans to save for child's education?
I have been looking into 529 plans for my son, and my primary banking and financial institution offers a 529, but their 529 is not as high performing as some other likes Vanguard, T Rowe, or State ...
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Should I use a Roth 401K rather than 529 to save for children's college?
I have set up a 529 for my child's college fund but the more I look at it the less useful it seems compared to alternatives. The 529 is quite restricted -- What if she doesn't go to college? What if ...
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Is there any "Personal" Finance app that allows 2 administrators?
I'm an advocate of marriage meaning together in everything.
Sometimes even work. But i've had some trouble finding a "Personal" finance app that would allow me to make shared budgeting and allow ...
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How to create a college savings account for a kid without his mom being able to tap into it?
I am divorced with 2 kids. My mom wants to setup a college savings account of some type for my older kid. Last time she did this, she used my kid's SSN and deposited some money. I do not know what ...
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What should I consider when opening a 529 for someone who is not my dependent?
I have some money languishing in a CD. I rigged the baby pool when my "nephew" [best friends son] was born and set my ill gotten gains aside for his education.
I would like to open a 529 for him. I ...
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College Savings: Using available IRA vs establishing a 529 plan?
A financial adviser has recommended to me using my IRA to save for my son's college with the following notion in mind:
529 plans must be used for education, therefore if he doesn't want to attend* or ...
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Saving for niece's education: Roth vs 529 vs something else?
I am considering starting an account to help fund my girlfriend's niece's education. I am looking at contributing a small amount each month. I would also like to maintain control of the money and be ...
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Long term investing on behalf of newborn
I have some gifts from friends and family for my newborn daughter. I would like to invest these but I don't know what is the best way. 529 plans spring to mind but I don't know what the educational ...
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Saving for College via Upromise, ideal 529 plan?
So I have a upromise account, had one for quite a while. I have some money sitting there now and I need to get it transferred out. I'm thinking a 529 plan, and when I go to set it up, theres a long ...
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Can I convert my 529 college savings plan to a Coverdell ESA?
Can I convert my 529 college savings plan to a Coverdell ESA, or am I stuck with my 529 plan?
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Tax Benefits for 529 Plan and Treasury Savings Bonds?
So here is my question (for tax year 2011):
If I open and fund 529 College Savings Plan, do I get federal and state (Utah) tax deduction for my contributions?
If I get a Treasury Savings Bond (Series ...
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Can I use 529 plan funds to pay for a CLEP test? How about CLEP test preparation materials?
Can I use 529 funds to pay for a CLEP test? How about CLEP test preparation materials? Title pretty much says it all.
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In state 529 plan, out of state college?
Do you have to open a 529 plan for the state that you live in? and if you do, can your child go to college in any state and still use the money saved?
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Can I roll a College 529 education savings plan into a prepaid tuition plan?
I currently have college savings in a 529 plan (New Hampshire). Recently, Texas started the Texas Tuition Promise Fund which is a prepaid college savings plan. I would like to roll the money I have ...
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Can I personally start and use a 529 college savings account?
I am still a college student, and I am currently working. I am taking out loans for my tuition costs and paying for the rest of my expenses out of pocket (from my job).
Yet I was wondering if I could ...
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529 College Savings Worth It?
Is the 529 college savings plan a good idea, or are there better ways to save for my child's college tuition? My children are 5 and 3.
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Can I start a 529 plan for a child before the child is born?
A recent question got me wondering about this one: Conventional wisdom says "It's never too early to start saving for your kid's college education." But a 529 plan is taken out for a specific person. ...
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Are there two layers of fees in a 529 "portfolio"?
I'm looking specifically at this 529 plan Fidelity Intermediate Bond Portfolio, which is invested exclusively in this Fidelity Intermediate Bond Fund - Class I.
The portfolio lists a 1.64% Gross ...
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College Planning specialists
I went to a 'free' seminar tonight regarding college planning, how to get the most financial aid possible, etc. It turned out to be a financial planner who specializes in college financial planning. ...
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How do (United States) 529 college savings plans work for attending college in another country?
I've been looking into 529 plans for my son (3 yrs old) but he has dual citizenship (US and Canadian). It is possible that he might attend college in Canada.
I've look around for information on ...
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What are the rules on overfunding a 529 college savings account?
I read somewhere that overfunding a 529 account could be subject to taxes and a 10% penalty. Does anyone know how this works? Obviously, it is very difficult to predict the tuition costs 10 or 15 ...
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Do I need to start a 529 plan for each child (2 separate plans), or can I just open one 529 plan and let both children use it?
I am looking at starting 529 plans for my kids. My question is whether I need to start one for each of them (2 separate plans), or can I just open 1 and both of them can use it?
I would assume the ...
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Investment fund for your child's education?
I have two young children that I am hoping will follow in my footsteps and choose to go to college some day. How do I go about setting up some type of an investment fund for them? I've heard there are ...