Choosing The Best College 529 Plan: What You Need To Know

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2. You Have 3 Basic Options

There are three basic types of investment options for 529 programs. Consider programs that invest based on age if your children are young and have years to go before college. Static investment options keep the amount of stock, bond and money market investments the same throughout a time period designated by you. Underlying investments are based on the price of the product of investment. Certain plans offer more than others, so consider this next topic when choosing the plan that’s right for you…