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One-year rankings are based on a plan's average investment returns over the last 12 months.
| State | Plan Name | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WV | SMART529 WV Direct College Savings Plan | learn more |
| 2 | CA | ScholarShare 529 | learn more |
| 3 | NE | Nebraska Education Savings Trust - Direct College Savings Plan | learn more |
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529 News
- 08/23: IL adds ABLE tax deduction
- 08/09: Arkansas launches 529 GIFT Plan smartphone app
- 08/09: Oregon College Savings Plan to offer new investment options
- 07/23: California now excludes 529 plan assets when determining Medi-Cal eligibility
- 07/19: American Funds launches first advisor-sold ABLE plan
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