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[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 | Nevada | USAA 529 Education Savings Plan |
2 | Florida | Florida 529 Savings Plan |
3 | New Jersey | NJBEST 529 College 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 | South Dakota | CollegeAccess 529 (Direct-sold) |
2 | Wisconsin | Edvest 529 |
3 | Nevada | USAA 529 Education 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 | Indiana | CollegeChoice 529 Direct Savings Plan |
2 | Florida | Florida 529 Savings Plan |
3 | Alaska | T. Rowe Price College Savings 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 | West Virginia | SMART529 WV Direct College Savings Plan |
2 | South Carolina | Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan (Direct-sold) |
3 | Ohio | Ohio's 529 Plan, CollegeAdvantage |