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It's never too late to start your college planIt’s never too late to start saving for your child’s college education. Here are some tips for late stage planning strategies that won’t jeopardize your retirement. | college | | planning | | 529 | | 529s | | college savings | | college save | |
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The Best Way to Save For College Live Q&A EventSecond only to retirement, planning for your children’s college education is one of the most important financial decisions your family has to make. | Judy Minsk | | save for college | | q&a college savings | |
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17 states where day care costs more than collegeIn 17 states, full-time day care costs more than college. Find out if your state made the list and how to saving in a 529 when your child starts elementary school. | daycare | | college. 529s | | save | |
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Study reveals parents could have saved $20,000 more for collegeFidelity Investments' launched their 10th Annual College Savings Indicator Study. | college savings | | college savers | | college saving | | Fidelity | |
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Should you use your employer-sponsored 529 plan?Companies become more aware of the importance of financial wellness, some are also starting to help save for future college bills. | Employee Incentive | | Gradsave | |
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The price of procrastination: 7 reasons to start saving today| college | | savings college | | 529 plans | | money | | save | |
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New tax bill brings improvements to education benefitsFamilies saving for college with a 529 plan may want to review their 2015 qualified expenses. | ABLE act | | PATH | | College Savings | | College Save | | 529 Plans | | 529's | | 529 Plan | | | |
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Earn bonus cash for college this monthFind extra money to put away for college. Learn more. | earn college cash | | save for college | | upromise | |
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6 ways you can save for collegeTo help those families out there who may not have all the time they want to research their options for saving for college, we’ve listed six common ways you can start a college fund, and the biggest pros and cons of each. | 529 plan | | mutual funds | | coverdell ESA | | Roth IRA | | UGMA/UTMA | | custodial accounts | | saving for college | | paying for college | | the best way to save for college | |
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5 Ways to Save for College this SummerHere are five easy ways kids can save money for college during summer break. | Save | | Summer | | College | | Reading Program | | Jobs | | Volunteer | |
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It Pays to Start Saving: 5 Ways to Get Started NowSaving 100% of what you need for college may be difficult, any savings will open options and reduce the need to take on student debt. | student debt | | fidelity | | save | | college | | 529 plans | | college savings | |
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College Savings April FooleryDon't be tricked this April Fools Day! Make sure you do your research so that you know exactly what the best strategy is to help you meet your college savings goals. | 529 plan | | april fools day | | college savings | | save for college | | retirement accounts | | 401k | | savings accounts | | college savings options | |
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[PODCAST] How to Effectively Save For College When You Have Multiple ChildrenListen to our podcast to learn the best ways to divvy up your college savings with multiple children. | Multiple Children | | 529 plans | | saving | | college | | Sallie Mae | | America saves | |
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[INFOGRAPHIC] The History of the 529 PlanTake a look at our newest infographic to see some important dates in the lifetime of the 529 plan, and how it has evolved to the great college savings vehicle that it is today. | 529 plan | | 528 college savings plan | | infographic | | history of 529 plan | | how to save for college | | saving for college | |
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College savings success stories: The Rickman familyOur first college savings success story features the Rickman family, who demonstrate the significant savings of having their children attend school in-state. | 529 plan | | college savings | | how to save for college | | in-state college | | in-state tuition | | success | |
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Annual College Savings Survey results: All that you can leave behindAs college costs in America rise faster than the rate of inflation and total student loan debt surpasses $1 trillion, more relatives are exploring the idea of helping pay tuition for grandchildren, nieces and nephews. | 529 | | 529 plans | | grandparents | | pay for college | | save for college | | student loans | | financial aid | | required minimum distributions | | college savings survey | |
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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 | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania 529 Investment Plan |
2 | Louisiana | START Saving Program |
3 | Ohio | Ohio's 529 Plan, CollegeAdvantage |
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 | West Virginia | SMART529 WV Direct College Savings Plan |
2 | Ohio | Ohio's 529 Plan, CollegeAdvantage |
3 | Delaware | Delaware College Investment 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 | New York | New York's 529 College Savings Program -- Direct Plan |
3 | South Carolina | Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan (Direct-sold) |
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 | South Carolina | Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan (Direct-sold) |
3 | New York | New York's 529 College Savings Program -- Direct Plan |