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Does Your State Offer A Tax Deduction For 529 Plan Contributions?
One of the big perks of using a 529 plan to save for college is that many states offer a tax deduction for contributions to the plan. But, like anyth…
The College Investor
11/12/2019
3.18.19 Trouble saving for retirement; Bad 529 plans; Home ownership on the rise
Most Americans have trouble saving for retirement. And savings rates don't tend to increase very much as people get older; Watch out for this direct-…
Clark Howard
03/18/2019
12.4.18 Gifting 529 money; Tesla self-driving fiasco; Subprime auto loans
A way to gift 529 money is here!; Falling asleep while drunk in a Tesla? Yep, it happened; Subprime auto loans are on the rise. That's not good. Lear…
Clark Howard
12/04/2018
10.15.18 Sears files for bankruptcy; United airlines is Clarkrageous; 529 plan guide update
Sears filed for bankruptcy and will be closing a lot of stores. Clark tells you what you need to know if you have items on layaway or have a Sears cr…
Clark Howard
10/15/2018
529 - 6 Steps to Build or Repair Your Credit Before Buying a Home
Whether you’re a seasoned homeowner or a first-timer, your credit score is a primary factor that mortgage lenders consider when evaluating your appli…
Money Girl
01/31/2018
The Ultimate Guide to 529 Plans: What Every Parent Needs to Know
We address many of the important questions parents have about how they should save toward their children's future education costs. Which tools are av…
504 MG Should You Use a 529 Plan to Pay for College?
Money Girl interviews a 529 college savings plan expert on how to fund higher education for yourself, a child, or grandchild without going broke. Lea…
Money Girl
07/12/2017
451 MG IRA or 529 Plan—Which Is Better for College Savings?
No matter if you’re saving money to pay for college for yourself or a child, it’s important to use the right type of account so you get as many benef…
Money Girl
05/31/2016
322 MG How to Use a 529 Plan to Pay for College
To stretch your college savings, find out how to use a tax-advantaged account. Get the Money Girl book at link
Money Girl
08/07/2013
Best 529 College Savings Plans
For many parents out there, one of the biggest concerns is providing their children with a college education. We have done shows in the past about th…
529 College Savings and ‘The 2009 Stimulus’
Today’s show is brimming with information. In the first half of the show, I share a research study done by Consumer Reports in their Consumer Reports…
108 MG 529 Plans Save You Money
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Money Girl
01/28/2009
076 MG Saving For College with a 529
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Money Girl
06/25/2008