COLLEGE SAVINGS 101

[PODCAST] Getting started with a 529 plan - Step 2: Opening your account
http://www.savingforcollege.com/articles/getting-started-with-a-529-plan-step-two-673
Posted: 2014-09-16

Although college savings is on the rise for American families, according to Investment News the average 529 plan balance of $20,671 wouldn’t even be enough to cover one year of tuition at some of the nation’s top universities. As part of the College Savings Month celebration, Savingforcollege.com is encouraging families to start building their savings today by featuring a series of podcasts on “Getting Started With A 529 Plan”. Our first episode focused on how to find the best plan to suit your family’s needs, and we’re following up with a discussion on what you need to do to set up your account. Tune in below to learn more, or watch the video version here.
Listen to the other episodes in this series:
Although college savings is on the rise for American families, according to Investment News the average 529 plan balance of $20,671 wouldn’t even be enough to cover one year of tuition at some of the nation’s top universities. As part of the College Savings Month celebration, Savingforcollege.com is encouraging families to start building their savings today by featuring a series of podcasts on “Getting Started With A 529 Plan”. Our first episode focused on how to find the best plan to suit your family’s needs, and we’re following up with a discussion on what you need to do to set up your account. Tune in below to learn more, or watch the video version here.
Listen to the other episodes in this series:
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One-year rankings are based on a plan's average investment returns over the last 12 months.
State | Plan Name | |
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1 | West Virginia | SMART529 WV Direct College Savings Plan |
2 | Louisiana | START Saving Program |
3 | Indiana | CollegeChoice 529 Direct Savings Plan |
Three-year rankings are based on a plan's average annual investment returns over the last three years.
State | Plan Name | |
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1 | New York | New York's 529 College Savings Program -- Direct Plan |
2 | Indiana | CollegeChoice 529 Direct Savings Plan |
3 | West Virginia | SMART529 WV Direct College Savings Plan |
Five-year rankings are based on a plan's average annual investment returns over the last five years
State | Plan Name | |
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1 | Ohio | Ohio's 529 Plan, CollegeAdvantage |
2 | West Virginia | SMART529 WV Direct College Savings Plan |
3 | New York | New York's 529 College Savings Program -- Direct Plan |
10-year rankings are based on a plan's average annual investment returns over the last ten years.
State | Plan Name | |
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1 | Ohio | Ohio's 529 Plan, CollegeAdvantage |
2 | New York | New York's 529 College Savings Program -- Direct Plan |
3 | Delaware | Delaware College Investment Plan |