529 Plans
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Scholarships and 529 Plans
529 Plans You can withdraw up to the amount of your child's scholarship penalty free from a college savings account.
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Transfer Roth Funds to a 529?
529 Plans It's usually not a good idea to tap your retirement account for college expenses -- but in some cases it makes sense.
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Everything You Need to Know About 529s
529 Plans These college-savings accounts have improved, and now more states offer a deduction for contributing to one.
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Open a 529 with Little Money
529 Plans I checked into a reputable investment firm, and the minimum to open a 529 account is $2,500. I do not have that much on hand to start the account. Can you point me in the right direction?
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Why 529s Make Sense
529 Plans Both my children, ages 2 and 5, have mutual funds in custodial accounts, which I opened up soon after they were born. Should I transfer this money into 529 accounts?
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The Best College Savings Plan
529 Plans What is the best way to save for college for my grandchildren?
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Opening Multiple 529 Accounts
529 Plans Would you address the issue of college saving for multiple children, especially if their college careers will overlap?
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Rolling a Custodial Account Into a 529
529 Plans If a minor child has a custodial account with the funds invested in CDs, what advantage is gained if they are rolled over into a 529 account?
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Who Controls 529 Money
529 Plans If grandma contributed money to a 529 plan and then, after separation/divorce of the parents, withdrew the money prior to the child's 18th birthday, could the child contest the withdrawal in court?
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