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529 Plan Overview
Save for education tax-smart
529 plans let you invest for qualified education expenses with tax-free growth and possible state benefits, while keeping control of the account and beneficiaries.
- education savings
- tax-free growth
- state benefits
- qualified expenses
- beneficiary
How It Works
Contribute after-tax, invest in plan options, and withdraw tax-free for qualified costs.
Benefits
Tax-free growth, high limits, and potential state deductions or credits.
Flexibility
Change beneficiaries or roll to certain plans if needs shift.
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