Is It Too Late to Open a 529 Account for Your Child in 2024?
Is It Too Late to Open a 529 Account for Your Child in 2024?
If you have a child in middle school or high school and you haven't saved any money for college, you might wonder if it's too late to open a 529 account in 2024.
529 college savings accounts: Not just for babies
So often with 529 college savings plans, the advertising features babies and young children. As if every new parent is supposed to have thousands of dollars lying around to set up a college savings fund.
How saving for college can reduce your state income taxes
Putting money into 529 savings plans is not the same as a 401(k) or traditional IRA -- the contributions do not give you a deduction on your federal income taxes.
Ready to catch up on college savings? Start here
If you want to know where to get started with a 529 plan, check out CollegeSavings.org, a website from the National Association of State Treasurers.
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