Latest news about 529 Plans
iShares 529 Plan Supports Music Education by Providing 200 Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Tickets to Students & Families
iShares, a global leader in Exchange Traded Funds, has donated 200 tickets for music students and their families to attend the February Arkansas Symphony Orchestra performance, “Valentines in New York.” The ASO will feature soloists Melissa Errico and Ryan Silverman performing beloved hits on Saturday, February 11 at 8 p.m.
8 Feb 2012, 12:31 pm | click here to view more
Savingforcollege.com Seeks Rule to Allow Donations of Leftover 529 Plans
Savingforcollege.com announces as its top 2012 legislative priority a change in the law and tax regulations to allow charitable donations of unused funds in a 529 plan.Pittsford, NY (PRWEB) January 30, 2012 A rule change that would allow parents and grandparents to donate their “leftover” 529 plans to schools and other charitable organizations has become the top 2012 legislative goal for ...
30 Jan 2012, 3:08 am | click here to view more
Life Insurance vs. 529 Plan for College Saving
Paying for a college education has become increasingly difficult as the costs of college continue to increase. Today, Section 529 plans seem to be the tool of choice to pre-fund money for college education. This article outlines the pros/cons of 529 Plans and Life Insurance.
29 Jan 2012, 6:28 am | click here to view more
Grandma gets the 529 ready
My pal is about to be a first-time grandma, and she's already saving for the soon-to-arrive boy's college education -- a pleasant retirement planning job.
19 Feb 2012, 6:32 am | click here to view more
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Fool's School 529 plans for college If you're socking money away in savings accounts and a Coverdell ESA for Junior's future college expenses...
18 Feb 2012, 11:05 pm | click here to view more
When it Comes to Saving for College, Survey Shows 529 Plans are Funded
To help parents pay for college, many states offer 529 plans, which allow families to buy contracts or units at a set tuition price that will cover future college tuition benefits. These tax-advantaged plans, also known as qualified tuition plans, are sponsored by state governments, and every state offers at least one 529 plan.
16 Feb 2012, 5:05 pm | click here to view more
What you need to know about 529 plans
One of the most popular college savings vehicles -- with good reason -- is the 529 plan.
15 Feb 2012, 6:33 am | click here to view more
College Savings Plans Network Finds State Prepaid Tuition Plans Are 93 Percent Funded
New Data Finds Prepaid Plans Continue to Offer Stable Opportunity to keep for CollegeLexington, Ky. (PRWEB) February 14, 2012 The College Savings Plans Network (CSPN), the nation’s authority on 529 College Savings Plans, reported that as of the close of the most recent fiscal year, Section 529 prepaid tuition plans are, on average, approximately 93 percent funded. This is a slight increase over ...
14 Feb 2012, 9:04 am | click here to view more
Savingforcollege.com Rankings Show New York, Alaska, and Florida as Best-Performing 529 Plans
Savingforcollege.com's 529 plan performance rankings as of December 31, 2011 show New York as having the 529 savings plan with the best one-year performance record, with Alaska's 529 savings plan placing first in three-year performance and Florida's 529 savings plan placing first in five-year performance.Pittsford, NY (PRWEB) February 14, 2012 New York’s 529 College Savings Program was first ...
14 Feb 2012, 3:18 am | click here to view more
7 things you didn't know about 529 plans
8 of 1 What you must know about 529 plansOne of the most popular college savings vehicles -- with good reason -- is the 529 plan.Offering federal and, in some cases, state tax advantages, 529 plans are ...
14 Feb 2012, 3:08 am | click here to view more