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Joseph Hurley
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Transfer grandparent's 529 to parent?
Transferring a grandparent's 529 plan to the parents can help them in several ways. Find out how.
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Diverting retirement cash to a 529 plan
Article:
If you're 100 percent sure junior is college bound, a 529 plan is a great place to park your cash.
2010-05-17T00:00:00
What are eligible 529 plan expenses?
Article:
Qualified 529 plan expenses are those required by the college, with these few exceptions.
2010-05-17T00:00:00
Trickle down: Granddad's 529 goes to son
Article:
Granddad can repay his son from a 529 plan if it's for his granddaughter's college costs.
2010-05-17T00:00:00
As adults, children own their 529 plans
Article:
Brace yourself, Dad: Children take control of their 529 plan accounts when they become adults.
2010-05-17T00:00:00
Coverdell accounts to lose K-12 feature
Article:
Coverdell accounts can't be used for K-12 costs after 2010.
2010-05-17T00:00:00
Can you pay a mortgage with a 529 plan?
Article:
Student housing is a 529 plan expense, but a condo mortgage is iffy, even if your child lives there.
2010-05-17T00:00:00
A 529 plan is great for grad school, too
Article:
You can save in a 529 plan for your child, and if he doesn't use it, transfer it to a grandkid.
2010-05-17T00:00:00
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.
2010-05-17T00:00:00
Naming successor of grandparent's 529 plans
Article:
Grandparents can make parents or grandchildren owners of 529 plans, and each has pros and cons.
2010-05-17T00:00:00
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.
2010-05-17T00:00:00
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.
2010-05-17T00:00:00
Need-based financial aid strategies
Article:
Trim the family assets to improve your eligibility for need-based financial aid.
2010-05-17T00:00:00
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.
2010-05-17T00:00:00
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.
2010-05-17T00:00:00
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.
2010-05-17T00:00:00
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.
2010-05-17T00:00:00
3 ways to take a 529 plan distribution
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Here's how you can receive your 529 plan money, and which approach is best for you.
2010-05-17T00:00:00
529 offers low-risk investment options
Article:
Most 529 college savings plans now offer money-market funds, CDs and other "safe" investment options.
2010-05-17T00:00:00
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.
2010-05-17T00:00:00
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