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April 30, 2012

How to research 529 plans

Nearly all states offer 529 plans, popular ways to save for a child's future college expenses. The plans allow withdrawals for college expenses that are free of federal taxes. Two-thirds of the states also extend state tax deductions or credits to residents enrolling in their 529s.

Enrollment and investment options have expanded greatly since the plans were introduced in 1996, bearing the section number of the federal tax code that created them. Below are top online resources to sort through the options:


 
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