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It’s never too early to begin saving for your child’s education. With the help of financial planning experts at 401Kid, we’ve listed below comprehensive and comparative information on savings strategies and plans – as well as handy online calculators to help you choose what makes the most sense for your family.
Types of Savings Plans
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529 Plans OverviewContributions in most 529 plans grow entirely tax-free. Read about other benefits here.
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Coverdell ESAInformation about Coverdell ESA (formerly called Education IRA) plans -- the most attractive way to save for K-12 expenses, including UGMA/UTMAs and mutual funds.
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Education Savings Plans – Comparison ChartA point-by-point comparison of 529 savings plans, Coverdell ESA, UGMA, UTMA and Series I bonds.
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Roth IRA, Traditional IRA, 401K, Mutual FundsA list of some other non-traditional methods to save for college.
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UGMA/UTMAFind out how children who are not of 'Age of Majority' can own securities (stocks, mutual funds, bonds, etc.) as a means of saving for college, etc.
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