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529 plans (The Trenton Times)
1854. I started 529 plans with money gained from stock sales a number of years ago, and the plans are doing well. Right now I participate in a 403b plan (401k for public employees), and I'm curious to know if I can convert it to a 529 and contribute to it via pre-tax money like my 403b.

The Gift of College Savings, Now Made Easy Online (Washington Post)
Finally, a birthday gift that's fiscally responsible. Instead of giving children more toys, DVDs or video games, family members and friends can easily contribute toward a child's college kitty.

Are you really ready for a new school year? (Nevada Appeal)
You've shopped for new clothes, bought their school supplies, enrolled them in after-school activities and arranged the carpool. Congratulations, you're well on your way to starting the new school year on the right track.

A Gift Registry for College Savings (Kiplinger Magazine via Yahoo! Finance)
Mark your grandchild's birthday by giving a chunk of tuition.

The mutual fund news report that sparks ideas (Fund Action)
As the cost of a college education continues to climb each year, exchange-traded funds are looking to develop new growth paths into 529 college savings plans.

Simply Money Q&A (The Cincinnati Enquirer)
Cincinnati.Com is offering a new question-and-answer feature from Nathan Bachrach and Ed Finke, of The Financial Network Group. They host Simply Money on WKRC-AM and WXIX.

Giving Cash to Children (Washington Post)
When should kids be taught about money?

Family Finances: Nailing down specifics of an investment (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
Whenever you invest, it is critical that you understand the terms of your investment and analyze the risks it may pose.

Not too late to save for college, thanks to plan (North Platte Telegraph)
Telegraph staff report Since 2001, the Nebraska College Savings Plan has been providing Nebraska families with a simple and effective method of saving money for a child's education, and the success of the program has gained much attention.

How to Make Sense of 529 College Plans (TheStreet.com)
The flexibility of 529 plans gives consumers plenty of options. But a little extra work is needed to find the most suitable plan.

  

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