Options for Overfunded or Unused 529 College Savings Accounts

Section 529 plans can be a tax-smart way to save for college and other qualified education expenses. Contributions to these plans aren’t deductible for federal tax purposes, but earnings and gains accumulate federal-income-tax-free. Then you can take federal-income-tax-free withdrawals to cover qualified education expenses. What happens if a 529 account turns out to be overfunded […]
An Inside Look at Qualifying for Financial Aid

Parents with college-bound children often don’t understand the complexities of the financial aid process. They can’t plan for the tuition costs effectively without the right information on what to do to get more financial aid for their children. This one-hour webinar led by Colton J. Hastings, CFP® will familiarize you with the primary rules governing […]