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 		Education tax breaks found on IRS.gov
posted: 16 hours ago   source: thetowntalk.com  
Back-to-School time is a good time to check out tax incentives for higher education and IRS.gov has a special webpage to help you do a little tax planning. The Tax Breaks for Education section on IRS.gov includes tips for taking advantage of long-standing education deductions and credits. The...
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 		Don't let losses stop you from investing
posted: Aug 30th   source: montgomeryadvertiser.com  
Q: I followed my broker's advice, and started saving a few years ago for my children's college with 529 plans. They have done nothing but go down in value since I started them, and I feel as though I am wasting my money. Am I doing the right thing?
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 		PA Treasurer McCord to Parents: Add College Savings to Back-to-School Shopping List - and Beat Rate Increase
posted: Aug 19th   source: prnewswire.com  
By contributing to a PA 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan before Sept. 1, parents not only beat imminent rate increases; they save an additional $50. Attention back-to-school shoppers! Pennsylvania Treasurer Rob McCord today announced a "sale" on one of Pennsylvania's two 529 college savings...
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 		Be tax savvy when college begins
posted: Aug 19th   source: seacoastonline.com  
It is no secret that the cost of a four-year college degree has increased rapidly in recent years. Even if you have planned well for the expense, you may still have questions about how you are going to pay the tuition bills when they come due or whether there are steps you can take to reduce the...
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 		New York minute? State late with RFP for its 529
posted: Aug 16th   source: investmentnews.com  
The state of New York is late in putting out its request for proposal for its direct-sold Section 529 college savings plan, and in-state investors are paying higher fees as a result of the state's tardiness, experts said. New York's contract with its 529 program manager, uPromise Inc., which offers...
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 		Starting a 529 plan for a child already in college
posted: Aug 16th   source: boston.com  
Does it make sense to start a 529 savings plan for my daughter if she is starting college this year? As with answers to many financial questions, it depends. Although there are many benefits to starting a 529 savings plan, the best financial reasons are related to the income tax benefits associated...
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 		Can you save for retirement and college?
posted: Jul 30th   source: heraldonline.com  
As another school year approaches, you might be thinking about the day in which you'll be sending your children off to college. Can you afford to help them pay for school while still saving for your own retirement? There are many strategies to explore when saving for your retirement and your...
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 		White House asks Treasury for 529-plan improvements
posted: Jul 16th   source: savingforcollege.com  
The Obama administration's Middle Class Task Force, headed by Vice President Joe Biden, has asked task force member Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner to study 529 plans and look for ways in which these college-savings plan can be made more effective and reliable. A similar request went to the...
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 		Too late to start 529 college savings plan?
posted: Jul 9th   source: bankrate.com  
My wife and I are late to the game for 529 college savings plans. We have two children, ages 18 and 9. We are in the 28 percent tax bracket. The older child is starting college this fall and we have some money saved and other money coming from relatives for him. Does it make sense to open a 529 so...
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 		Investment Guide for Students Nearing College
posted: Jun 25th   source: smartmoney.com  
The wild market swings of the past couple years have made investing in 529 plans riskier, especially for parents of high school students who are a few years away from attending college.
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 		Morningstar to Begin Rating '529' College-Saving Plans
posted: Jun 25th   source: online.wsj.com  
Morningstar Inc., the research firm known for its ratings of mutual funds, unveiled plans to rate "529" college-savings plans. At the annual Morningstar conference held in Chicago, the firm on Thursday said that it will apply its ratings and research methodology to the 50 largest 529...
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 		Settlement OK'd over college savings plan losses
posted: Jun 18th   source: businessweek.com  
The New Mexico Education Trust Board will receive $67 million from OppenheimerFunds to settle an investigation into the firm's management of a college savings program.
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 		Nevada 529 Seeks Investment Consultant
posted: Jun 4th   source: emii.com  
The Nevada State Treasurer’s Office is looking to hire an investment consultant, Pensions & Investments reports. The new appointee will oversee the four Nevada College Savings 529 Plans, which have a combined $6 billion in assets. The consultant will examine and recommend the board on the...
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 		529 Plans: Why You Should Invest for Just 24 Hours
posted: Jun 4th   source: moneywatch.bnet.com  
Most parents stop contributing to their 529 plan when their children reach college. This sounds logical, but it’s often not smart. Parents, who are on the verge of writing a check for college costs, can often capture a state tax deduction worth hundreds or thousands of dollars by dumping the...
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 		Remember 529 is College Savings Day
posted: May 24th   source: collegesavings.org  
As college costs continue to rise, families are facing more financial pressures than ever. That’s why we need your help to spread the word about 529 College Savings Day on Friday, May 29. It’s the day we’re asking people to commit to tell friends, family, and communities about an easy way to start...
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 		Ohio Tuition Trust replaces Putnam
posted: May 17th   source: cincinnati.bizjournals.com  
The Ohio Tuition Trust Authority has selected the world’s largest asset manager to oversee Ohio’s 529 college savings plans offered through financial advisers, according to a report in Columbus Business First. The authority hired BlackRock Inc. to take over management of the adviser-led college...
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 		Transfer grandparent's 529 to parent?
posted: May 17th   source: bankrate.com  
Dear College Money Guru, I have two 529 plans for my grandchildren. Can I transfer ownership of the plans to the parents without creating tax problems for them?
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 		Congress Considers Wider 529 Plan Access
posted: May 6th   source: fa-mag.com  
Congress is considering legislation that would enable banks to directly offer FDIC-insured 529 college savings products, which grow free of federal taxes unlike traditional bank savings accounts and certificates of deposits.
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 		Pa. 529 plan up $600M since January
posted: Apr 30th   source: philly.com  
Pennsylvania's 529 college savings program has reached $2 billion in assets, state Treasurer Rob McCord said Wednesday. The growth from $1.4 billion in January 2009 came from increases in the value of the program's investments, higher contributions from participating families, and new accounts, he...
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 		Coverdells? Not nearly as much fun as they used to be
posted: Apr 23rd   source: boston.com  
One of the many ways parents can save for their children's college education is to use Coverdell Education Savings Accounts. These accounts, which were previously called education IRAs, were never as exciting as 529 accounts because the amount you were allowed to contribute was very low - $2,000...
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