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529 plans are US tax-advantaged savings accounts for education expenses (tuition, room, board, books). Tax-free growth if used for qualified expenses. Advisors help parents/guardians choose plans, invest, manage withdrawals. Learning takes 2-3 weeks; mastery (state-specific rules, tax optimization, beneficiary changes) takes 2-3 months. Advisors earn $60-100K+ because 529s are popular but complex (50 state plans, each with rules). Financial advisors specializing in 529s manage $100M+ in assets.

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A 529 plan (Section 529 of Internal Revenue Code) is a US tax-advantaged savings account for education expenses. Account owner (parent, grandparent, or individual) deposits money, which grows tax-free if used for qualified education expenses (tuition, fees, room, board, books, computers, required equipment). Two types: (1) Prepaid tuition plans = lock in tuition rate today, use in future, (2) Savings accounts = flexible investment allocation. 50 states offer 529 plans; each has rules, investment options, fees.

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USA$50k$80k$120k
UK£0£0£0
EU€0€0€0
CANADAC$55kC$85kC$130k

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What's the difference between prepaid tuition plans and savings accounts?
Prepaid = lock in tuition rate today, use in future (inflation hedge). Savings = invest money, account grows, use for any qualified expense. Prepaid = less flexible. Savings = more control.
Can I change the beneficiary?
Yes, no penalty. Change to sibling, cousin, or yourself. One change per year without penalty. Good for families with multiple children.
What happens if child doesn't go to college?
Withdraw principal tax-free. Earnings = taxed as income + 10% penalty (bad). Better: change beneficiary to sibling or use for graduate school. Or open 529 for yourself (lifelong learning).
How much can I contribute?
No annual limit. Aggregate limit per beneficiary: varies by state ($235K-$550K, 2024). Contributions are gifts (annual gift tax exclusion $18K/person, 2024).
Does 529 affect financial aid?
Yes. Parent-owned 529 = 5.64% weighted in financial aid formula. Student-owned 529 = 20% weighted. Parent-owned = better. Grandparent-owned = complex (special 2-year rule).

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