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Money Saving Tip: College Savings Plans - 529 Plans


Federal 529 Savings plans were created to help parents save for their children college tuitions.  I recommend you look for your children or even yourself. Here are the benefits

 

  • The state will offer significant tax breaks. Each state varies so check here –
  • Low Maintenance Fee. Most state plans have very low fees. Always pick no load to a max of 2%.
  • No tax reporting. Taxes are only filed on the investment upon distributions.
  • No federal taxes paid on earnings if used to pay for college costs.
  • Low penalty of 10% when distributions are taken out for non education costs.
  • You can set up a 529 plan for yourself if you know you will be going to graduate school.



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