COLLEGE SAVINGS 101
Gifting
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College savings: The gift parents want, but won't ask forIf you're looking to boost college savings, asking for 529 gifts should be a no-brainer. Here are some tips on how to bring up the topic with friends and family. | college costs | | savings | | 529s | | 529 plans | | gifting 529 | | gifting | |
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New study from Fidelity shows why money for college makes a smart giftHow soon will your kids lose interest in the toys they receive this holiday? | Fidelity | | Gifting 529 | | 529 | | College Savings | | Inforgraphics | |
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5 year end tax tips for college saversParents and grandparents who use 529 plans to save for college are eligible for a number of tax benefits. This checklist will help you maximize your savings in 2016. | Tax Benefits | | College Savings | | Gifting | | QHEE | |
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5 ways to get money for college this holiday seasonInstead of receiving more trucks or dolls to add to your already overflowing toy chest, why not consider asking your loved ones to contribute to your child's college fund this year? View this slideshow to learn more about some of the creative 529 gifting programs available to help you do just that. | paying for college | | 529 plan | | gifting | | holidays | | saving for college | |
Financial Professionals
Top 529 College Savings Plans
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 | Indiana | CollegeChoice 529 Direct Savings Plan |
2 | West Virginia | SMART529 WV Direct College Savings Plan |
3 | Delaware | Delaware College Investment 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 | Indiana | CollegeChoice 529 Direct Savings Plan |
2 | New York | New York's 529 College Savings Program -- Direct 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 | Delaware | Delaware College Investment 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 | Indiana | CollegeChoice 529 Direct Savings Plan |