http://www.helpyourmoney.com/217/be-smart-save-for-college/ Find and Share Tips on How to Make, Keep and Grow Your Money Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:26:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 http://www.helpyourmoney.com/217/be-smart-save-for-college/#comment-4765 Bob Wed, 27 Dec 2006 02:31:09 +0000 http://www.helpyourmoney.com/217/be-smart-save-for-college/#comment-4765 I use site Plans529.com which provides general details like latest news and links to states website which have 529 plans. There is huge marketing effort on 529 plans. Most of that is focused toward broker sponsered 529 plan which are like buying "load" mutual funds. Many states offer direct 529 plans which are mostly like "no load" mutual fund. Each has its advantage and disadvantages. There is no cookie cut formula to find the best plan. I use site Plans529.com which provides general details like
latest news and links to states website which have 529 plans.
There is huge marketing effort on 529 plans. Most of that is focused toward broker sponsered 529 plan which are like buying “load” mutual funds. Many states offer direct 529 plans which are mostly like “no load” mutual fund. Each has its advantage and disadvantages. There is no cookie cut formula to find the best plan.

]]> http://www.helpyourmoney.com/217/be-smart-save-for-college/#comment-3139 Audrey Fri, 03 Nov 2006 11:01:37 +0000 http://www.helpyourmoney.com/217/be-smart-save-for-college/#comment-3139 Thank you for the informative and well-written article by Ms. Keefer. I look forward to reading her articles because they provide insight into subjects that are of great interest. This one did not let me down. I had heard of the 529 plan, but never knew much about them. She explained the two different kind thoroughly and I intend to share the article with colleagues who have young children and are planning for their higher education. Again, thank Ms. Keefer for the valuable information. Thank you for the informative and well-written article by Ms. Keefer. I look forward to reading her articles because they provide insight into subjects that are of great interest. This one did not let me down. I had heard of the 529 plan, but never knew much about them. She explained the two different kind thoroughly and I intend to share the article with colleagues who have young children and are planning for their higher education. Again, thank Ms. Keefer for the valuable information.

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