{"id":1,"date":"2020-12-23T22:51:33","date_gmt":"2020-12-23T22:51:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/?p=1"},"modified":"2021-04-30T03:55:03","modified_gmt":"2021-04-30T03:55:03","slug":"529-savings-plan-basics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/529-savings-plan-basics\/","title":{"rendered":"529 College Savings Plan:  Basics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>What is a 529 College Savings Plan?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A 529 college savings plan is an investment plan, sponsored by a state, that helps families save for higher education expenses. Savings in a 529 college savings plan grow tax free and withdrawals are income tax free when used for qualified education expenses.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br><\/span><b>What can I use my 529 College Savings Plan for?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Savings from a 529 college savings plan can be used at virtually any accredited college, university and most trade schools in the country.&nbsp; Your savings can be used to pay for a variety of college expenses, including tuition, fees, room, board, books, supplies and required equipment.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br><\/span><b>Ways to save in a 529 College Savings Plan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Many 529 college savings plans allow you to open an account with as little as $25.&nbsp; 529 plans will also allow you to make monthly systemic contributions from your bank account, add additional gifts from family and friends as well as accept automatic cash back reward contributions from Upromise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/upromise.com\">Link a 529 College Savings Plan today and earn $25<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7\" src=\"http:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/12\/529-Savings-Plans-Basics.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/12\/529-Savings-Plans-Basics.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/12\/529-Savings-Plans-Basics-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/12\/529-Savings-Plans-Basics-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/12\/529-Savings-Plans-Basics-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Save for College with a 529 College Savings Plan?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>529 college savings plans are designed exclusively to help families<br>save money for their child\u2019s education. &nbsp;529 college savings plans<br>have a long list of benefits.&nbsp; A few of the most noteworthy are listed<br>below.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tax Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>529 plans offer exceptional tax advantages. Earnings in a 529 plan<br>grow tax-free and withdrawals are income tax-free when used to pay<br>for qualified education expenses, including college tuition, fees,<br>books, supplies, room and board. Some states offer a state income<\/p>\n<p>tax deduction or state income tax credit for 529 plan contributions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Simplified Investment Options<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>529 college savings plans offer simplified investment options that<br>automatically adjust as the child gets older. &nbsp;529 plan accounts can<br>be opened online or through a financial advisor.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Control<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Another benefit of using a 529 college savings plan is that the owner,<br>usually a parent, has control of the funds. The account owner can<br>ensure the money is used for its intended purpose.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ways to save in a 529 College Savings Plan<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Many 529 college savings plans allow you to open an account with as<br>little as $25. &nbsp;529 plans will also allow you to make monthly systemic<br>contributions from your bank account, add additional gifts from family<br>and friends as well as accept automatic cash back reward<br>contributions from Upromise.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/upromise.com\">Link a 529 College Savings Plan today and earn $25<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>List of State 529 Plans<\/h2>\n\n\n<br \/><br \/><h2>Check out these College Savings: 529 Plan Basics by State<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Western 529 Plans<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/alaska-529-plan-basics\">Alaska 529 Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/california-529-plan-basics\">California 529 Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/colorado-529-plan-basics\">Colorado 529 Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/hawaii-529-plan-basics\">Hawaii 529 Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/idaho-529-plan-basics\/\">Idaho 529 Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/montana-529-plan-basics\">Montana 529 Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/nevada-529-plan-basics\">Nevada 529 Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/oregon-529-plan-basics\">Oregon 529 Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a 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Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/indiana-529-plan-basics\">Indiana 529 Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/iowa-529-plan-basics\">Iowa 529 Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/kansas-529-plan-basics\">Kansas 529 Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/ohio-529-plan-basics\">Ohio 529 Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/michigan-529-plan-basics\/\">Michigan 529 Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/minnesota-529-plan-basics\">Minnesota 529 Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/missouri-529-plan-basics\">Missouri 529 Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/nebraska-529-plan-basics\">Nebraska 529 Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/north-dakota-529-plan-basics\">North Dakota 529 Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/south-dakota-529-plan-basics\">South Dakota 529 Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/wisconsin-529-plan-basics\">Wisconsin 529 Plan<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Northeast 529 Plans<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/connecticut-529-plan-basics\">Connecticut 529 Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/delaware-529-plan-basics\">Delaware 529 Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/maine-529-plan-basics\">Maine 529 Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/maryland-529-plan-basics\">Maryland 529 Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/massachusetts-529-plans-basics\">Massachusetts 529 Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/new-hampshire-529-plan-basics\">New Hampshire 529 Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/new-jersey-529-plan-basics\/\">New Jersey 529 Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/new-york-529-plan-basics\">New York 529 Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/pennsylvania-529-plan-basics\">Pennsylvania 529 Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/rhode-island-529-plan-basics\">Rhode Island 529 Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/vermont-529-plan-basics\">Vermont 529 Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/washington-dc-529-plan-basics\/\">Washington DC 529 Plan<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Southeast 529 Plans<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/alabama-529-plan-basics\">Alabama 529 Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/arkansas-529-plan-basics\">Arkansas 529 Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/florida-529-plan-basics\">Florida 529 Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/georgia-529-plan-basics\">Georgia 529 Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/kentucky-529-plan-basics\">Kentucky 529 Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/louisiana-529-plan-basics\">Louisiana 529 Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/mississippi-529-plan-basics\/\">Mississippi 529 Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/north-carolina-529-plan-basics\">North Carolina 529 Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/south-carolina-529-plan-basics\">South Carolina 529 Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/tennessee-529-plan-basics\/\">Tennessee 529 Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/west-virginia-529-plan-basics\">West Virginia 529 Plan<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/virginia-529-plan-basics\">Virginia 529 Plan<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Plans<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\/private-college-529-plan-basics\">Private College 529 Plan<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3>Related Articles:<\/h3>\t<ul>\t\t\t\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.upromise.com\/articles\t\/rhode-island-529-plan-basics\/\">\tRhode 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