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10 Hidden Benefits of 529 Plans

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“While most people are catching on to the appeal of 529 plans, which offer tax-advantaged investments to pay for qualified education expenses, many still overlook a number of benefits these accounts provide.

‘This is the best way to save for a child or grandchild's education, period, end of sentence,’ said Young Boozer, chairman of the College Savings Plans Network and state treasurer of Alabama.

As the cost of higher education continues to skyrocket, 529 plans can be a lifeline for parents and grandparents.”

Read the full article on CNBC.com.

10 hidden benefits of 529 plans


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