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Understanding 529 Plans
Use this section to learn about 529 Plans, see answers to commonly asked 529 questions and get the latest news from the 529 industry. You can take a tutorial to explain 529 Plans and learn about how to save for college most effectively.
What is a 529 plan?
Find answers to the most commonly asked questions investors have about 529 plans.
529 Tutorial
Take our 7 step tutorial to learn about investing in 529 plans.
For Grandparents
Grandparents and 529s work well together! In this section we explain gift rules, retirement planning and how best to provide for your grandchild's college education.
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The simplest way to estimate college costs.
Articles
We cover 529 Investors hot topics. Check all our recent homepage feature articles, see the most popular topics and search through our archives.
Using 529 Plans for Distance and Online Education
Options for using 529 plans to pay for distance learning and online learning are limited, especially for K-12 and homeschooled students. Currently, qualified education expenses for a 529 plan include college tuition and fees and up to $10,000 per year in K-12 tuition. The tuition and fees can include accredited online education programs, but not homeschooling expenses.
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