One of the best ways to pay for college is a 529 savings plan, also known as a qualified tuition program. It comes with great tax advantages designed to help you save as much as possible.
The 529 plan was created in 1996, and named after it’s section of Internal Revenue Code. To date, more than 12 million families have used it to save more than $258 billion for higher education expenses.
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In my interview with Christopher Krell, CFP, CFS, we discuss how to choose the right 529 plan, and reveal tips for using them in the best ways possible. Christopher is a 529 plan expert and a nationally recognized financial advisor with Cassaday & Company, Inc.
The Overview
If you’re going to college or graduate school anytime in the future, or want to pay education expenses for a child or grandchild, don’t miss this conversation. Here are some of the important topics we cover:
- Major pros and cons of using a 529 plan to save for college, and the different types of 529 options
- Who can use a 529 to save for higher education expenses and what the money can be used for
- What happens to 529 savings if your child can’t or doesn’t want to go to college, or prefers a different school than you hoped
- How to know which state’s plan is best for you
- How to estimate the right amount to save, and how a 529 affects eligibility for federal financial aid
529 plans remain a great way to save for college and offer a unique combination of features that no other college savings vehicles can match. -- Christopher Krell
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