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| » When do I STOP contributing to a 529 Plan? (10/04/2007) When would it make sense to stop contributing to a 529 plan and think about another savings vehicle? I am fortunate that my seven year old daughter has received regular contributions to her college savings plan. Based on various ... Read More |
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| » Joe's Blog (10/08/2007) "Age-based" options are the most popular choice in 529 plans that offer such options, apparently with good reason. The results of a recent study of 401(k) participants bolsters the argument for age-based options. For the fifth consecutive year, 401(k) participants investing in a "lifestyle" fund came out better than participants who picked their own investments. The results come from a... Read More |
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Federal News - President Bush signs student financial aid bill
(09/28/2007) - President Bush yesterday signed into law H.R. 2669 enhancing the Pell Grant and Stafford Loan programs and changing the ... Read More
Industry News - Hopes & Dreams Survey gauges parents' attitudes toward college
(10/05/2007) - In its first annual nationwide "Hopes & Dreams" survey conducted by Harris Interactive, Futuretrust commissioned the sur... Read More
Plan News - Iowa 529 reduces expenses
(09/04/2007) - College Savings Iowa has dropped the all-inclusive expense ratio of each of its investments options from 0.62% to 0.52% ... Read More
State News - Pennsylvania re-brands its plans with "nowU"
(09/24/2007) - Pennsylvania Treasurer Robin L. Wiessmann has unveiled a new brand for the commonwealth’s college savings program. The n... Read More
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