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Old 10-17-2006, 04:20 PM
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Does anyone have any recommendations on starting a college savings plan. Or where I could get some information on the different savings plans? Thank you.
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Old 10-21-2006, 08:22 PM
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The best college savings plans are 529 plans. You can get these through any major financial institution. They give you major tax advantages that are much better than UTMA or UGMAs.
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Old 10-24-2006, 01:19 PM
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Thank you for the information. I have really got to get on the ball and start saving for my sons college education. It coming faster than I anticipated. Thanks again for the help.
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Old 10-25-2006, 03:23 AM
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Remember, the 529 is based on a state, but you don't have to live in that state to participate in that plan.
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Old 09-24-2007, 02:36 AM
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savingforcollege.com is a useful source.

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