COLLEGE SAVINGS 101
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How to Reach Your College Savings Goals With a 529 Plan

Date and Time:
This webinar was recorded on March 15, 2018
About the Webinar:
Join Savingforcollege.com's Kathryn Flynn and Matthew Toner for a free, one-hour webinar. 529 plans can be confusing; Katie and Matt will break it down to help you understand what you need to know to get started with a savings plan, and will take live questions as time permits. By the end of the webinar, you will know:
- The unique advantages of 529 plans and how they work
- How 529 plans can be used to save for K-12 private school
- What to consider when selecting a 529 plan
- How to open a 529 plan, including selecting your investment options
- Why you shouldn't worry about how your 529 plan will impact financial aid (Hint: 529s receive favorable treatment on the FAFSA, compared to other accounts)
- How you can avoid paying unnecessary taxes and penalties when you withdraw from your 529 plan
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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 | 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 |