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529 plan contribution limits for 2026

While there are no specific 529 plan contribution limits, most people consider the $19,000 annual gift tax exclusion to be ...
A 529 savings plan works in some respects like a Roth retirement savings plan. This kind of 529 allows account holders to ...
Discover five essential risks of investing in 529 plans and how to avoid them, ensuring you maximize education savings for your child's future.
President Donald Trump's mega tax bill will expand the uses for 529 education savings plans, but enough limitations remain to potentially give some investors pause, some experts say. The legislation ...
Should You Worry About Overfunding Your 529 Plan? 529 education savings plans are powerful tools to help pay for the mounting costs of an education. Yet some people hesitate to use them. One common ...
Since their launch more than 20 years ago, 529 education savings plans have helped students and their families better access higher education through tax-advantaged investing. Moreover, 529 plans have ...
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— -- Q: Aren't 529 college savings plans terrible for people investing for college, since they can go down when the stock market falls? A: Hopefully this statement isn't going to surprise anyone: ...
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529 education savings plans are powerful tools to help pay for the mounting costs of an education. Yet some people hesitate to use them. One common concern is oversaving. You can only use 529 funds ...