529 Plans
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Tax Breaks for Generous Grandparents
529 Plans Many states offer a tax deduction for contributions to a 529 college-savings plan to any resident, not just the parents.
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The 529 Plan Scholarship Exception
529 Plans You can withdraw up to the amount of a scholarship from your college savings plan without paying a penalty.
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Custodial Accounts vs. 529 Plans
529 Plans Which type of account would be best to save for a child's college fund?
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Rules for Deducting 529-Plan Contributions
529 Plans About two-thirds of the states offer an income-tax deduction for contributions to college-savings plans, but the rules vary.
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Using 529 Plan Funds to Pay Rent
529 Plans Even if your child lives off-campus at college, he can cover room and board costs with money from a 529 plan.
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Invest in Your State's -- or Another's -- 529 Plan?
529 Plans It depends on whether you get an income-tax deduction for your contribution.
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How to Use Excess 529 College-Savings Funds
529 Plans If your child receives a scholarship, you can withdraw up to that amount from a 529 plan penalty-free.
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Give the Gift of a 529 Plan Contribution
529 Plans Grandparents may be able to get a tax deduction if they help fund their grandchild's college-savings account.
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Tax-Friendly 529 Plans for Last-Minute Contributors
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