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529 college savings plan

Individual Taxes: TaxVox

The Section 529 Savings Plan Is A Sweet Deal. Too Sweet.

As welcome as the 529 benefits are, we don’t need them, and we should not have them.
June 5, 2019Renu Zaretsky
Individual Taxes: TaxVox

The Case of the Mislabeled ABLE Account

Last December, President Obama signed into law the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act . ABLE looks a lot like a state-run 529 college savings plan, but for individuals diagnosed with disabilities before age 26. Family and friends can contribute up to $14,000 annually in after-tax income
December 2, 2015Renu Zaretsky