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By Joseph Hurley • Bankrate.com
A 529 plan is great for grad school, too
You can save in a 529 plan for your child, and if he doesn't use it, transfer it to a grandkid.
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3 ways to make a 529 plan withdrawal
Article: How you withdraw money from a 529 plan depends on the beneficiary. Here's what to consider.
2010-02-08T00:00:00
10 ways to pay college tuition in 2010
Article: There are several ways to save for college tuition, but starting early is the ticket to success.
2010-02-08T00:00:00
Naming successor of grandparent's 529 plans
Article: Grandparents can make parents or grandchildren owners of 529 plans, and each has pros and cons.
2010-02-08T00:00:00
Keep paying 529, even with kid in college
Article: Even with family's multiple 529 plans, continue to support a child in college to reap tax benefits.
2010-02-08T00:00:00
Need-based financial aid strategies
Article: Trim the family assets to improve your eligibility for need-based financial aid.
2010-02-08T00:00:00
Granny's gift: a savings bond at Christmas
Article: The grandkids would probably prefer greenbacks but with bonds, she's helping them learn how to save.
2010-02-08T00:00:00
Tips for tapping needs-based financial aid
Article: In a last-minute push for financial aid, these tips will help you get the most bang for your buck.
2010-02-08T00:00:00
Health insurance not qualified 529 expense
Article: The IRS says certain fees may be counted under a 529 plan, but health premiums aren't among them.
2010-02-08T00:00:00
New GI Bill pays children's college
Article: In an added benefit, the money you squirreled away in a 529 plan can be withdrawn, penalty-free.
2010-02-08T00:00:00
3 ways to take a 529 plan distribution
Article: Here's how you can receive your 529 plan money, and which approach is best for you.
2010-02-08T00:00:00
529 offers low-risk investment options
Article: Most 529 college savings plans now offer money-market funds, CDs and other "safe" investment options.
2010-02-08T00:00:00
College bonds: a taxing Catch-22
Article: Savings bonds for tuition are tax deductible, if you can qualify. Here's what to do if you can't.
2010-02-08T00:00:00
Combine 529 plan with other credits
Article: Taking two or more tax benefits means splitting college expenses between them, but don't double dip.
2010-02-08T00:00:00
College saving options: Roth IRA vs. 529
Article: Each choice has its pros and cons. Find out which one is right for your college education.
2010-02-08T00:00:00
Parent, not the child, controls 529 plan
Article: A savings plan may be for your college education, but the parent decides what goes in and what comes out.
2010-02-08T00:00:00
Finding financial aid as a married student
Article: When it comes to getting college money, marriage can be an advantage instead of an obstacle.
2010-02-08T00:00:00
Protecting grandchildren's 529 plans
Article: There are ways to keep a successor from spending your grandchildren's 529 savings.
2010-02-08T00:00:00
Coverdells not as flexible as 529 plans
Article: 529 plans don't have the $2,000 annual limit of a Coverdell, allowing a family to open more accounts.
2010-02-08T00:00:00
Move money from loser 529 plan to new plan
Article: If your overly aggressive 529 plan is underwater, you can roll it over to a new fund or new plan.
2010-02-08T00:00:00
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