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Publications
The Best Way to Save for College, with over 100,000 copies sold.
Savingforcollege.com's Family Guide to College Savings
World's Simplest College Calculator
The simplest way to estimate college costs.
Financial Aid Calculator
The simplest way to estimate your child's financial-aid eligibility
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529 plans can be used to pay expenses from eligible institutions. If your institution is not eligible the tax benefits may be lost! Check to see if your college is eligible under 529 plan rules.
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