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What does the 529 plans may be sponsored by all of the following except?
K through 12 school districts
What information can you give me on a 529 savings plan?
529 Savings plans are designed to help someone save for college. Most 529 plans are state sponsored.
Who are 529 plans sponsored by?
state angencies state governments higher educational instituition not the federal government
A 529 prepaid tuition plan and a 529 college savings plan can be applied to all of the following except?
Elementary and secondary schools
Can 529 college savings plans be used on out of state schools?
No. Since the "529" refers to a section of IRS code, it is a national program. As long as the institution you want to attend is a qualified university or college it doesn't matter which state you attend in or save in.
How to start a 529 Savings Plan for my son's college education?
I would highly suggest the following: www.collegesavings.org/529-Plans, ishares529.s.upromise.com, and www.gerbercollegeplan.com , www.savingforcollege.com/intro_to_529s/.
All of the following should be considered before enrolling in a 529 plan except which?
there is a limit on how many colleges you can apply to.
Where can I go to get some information on the 529 college savings plans?
A 529 college savings plan is a savings plan that is operated by a state or educational institution. You can find out more information at the following website: www.savingforcollege.com/intro_to_529s/
Do 529 College Savings plans adjust for inflation?
529 savings plans CAN adjust for inflation. This is usually based on the state your in and how large your savings plan is.
What is another term for 529 plan?
Qualified Tuition Programs" and sometimes called "section 529 plans"
Where can I find some tips regarding 529 savings plans?
The 529 college savings plan is an excellent tool for saving for your children's future. Financial guru, Clark Howard, offers numerous tips on 529 plans on his website at www.clarkhoward.com. Look for his guide to 529 plans. The SEC has an excellent resource on the legalities of the 529 savings program. You can find more information at http://www.sec.gov/investor/pubs/intro529.htm.
What is a 529 plan and how does it work?
It is a tax-advantaged college savings plan.529 plan historyA 529 Plan is an education savings plan operated by a state or educational institution designed to help families set aside funds for future college costs. It is named after Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code which created these types of savings plans in 1998.State plans are OK for out of state colleges529 Plans can be used to meet costs of qualified colleges nationwide. In most plans, your choice of school is not affected by the state your 529 savings plan is from. You can be a CA resident, invest in a VT plan and send your student to college in NC. Check to see if your institution is eligible under 529 rules.Which states offer 529 plans?Every state now has at least one 529 plan available. It's up to each state to decide whether it will offer a 529 plan (possibly more than one) and what it will look like, meaning 529 plans can differ from state to state. You should research the features and benefits of your plan before you invest, research state 529 plans and even compare between plans compare between plans.Tax BenefitsAs long as the plan satisfies a few basic requirements, the federal tax law provides special tax benefits to you, the plan participant.Some states (but not all) offer tax incentives to investors as well. Research your state's tax treatment.Types of 529 plans529 plans are usually categorized as either prepaid or savings plans.Savings Plans work much like a 401K or IRA by investing your contributions in mutual funds or similar investments. The plan will offer you several investment options from which to choose. Your account will go up or down in value based on the performance of the particular option you select.Prepaid Plans let you pre-pay all or part of the costs of an in-state public college education. They may also be converted for use at private and out-of-state colleges. The Independent 529 Plan is a separate prepaid plan for private colleges.Educational institutions can offer a 529 prepaid plan but not a 529 savings plan (the private-college Independent 529 Plan is the only institution-sponsored 529 plan thus far).Enrolling in a 529 planThere are two ways to invest in a 529 plan.Directly with the 529 Plan manager.Through a financial advisor.
