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Do Contributions To A 529 Savings Plan Qualify For The Gift Tax Exclusion?

By Increase Savings | Published: December 3, 2009

I understand that an individual can give as much money they want for education expenses without incurring a gift tax, but can you get that same tax treatment if those contributions are into a 529 plan?

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What Is The Best Savings Or Investment Plan For Long Term ? ?

By Increase Savings | Published: November 16, 2009

I have invested in cash-isa where the maximum I can put in is only 3600. Is there some other investment plan where I can invest on monthly basis and earn good interest ? I’m looking at anything lenght of time. Thank you for taking your time to answer my question.

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How Do I Sign Up For The Thrift Savings Plan?

By Increase Savings | Published: November 6, 2009

HRO has not been very helpful with this. They gave me some form but upon reading it I realized it was for making changes to a TSP account. I want to sign up today. I went to the website but cannot seem to find a place to sign up. Does anyone know?

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I Would Like To Start A Savings Plan With Mutual Funds. How Do I Start?

By Increase Savings | Published: November 1, 2009

What company should I go with and what kind of questions should I ask so I dont get screwed.

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What Is The Best Type Of Savings Plan?

By Increase Savings | Published: October 24, 2009

Please give me some articles as well on the best type of savings plan. Thanks!

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What College Savings Plan Is The Best For My One-year-old?

By Increase Savings | Published: October 14, 2009

I heard there are two different types, and one type is better. It has something to do with taxes. Obviously, I want my money to accumulate the fastest with the most freedom for my baby boy. I live in Illinois.

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How Early Should You Start A College Savings Plan For A Child?

By Increase Savings | Published: October 6, 2009

What are some good strategies?

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Can You Start A 529 College Savings Plan Before The Child Is Born?

By Increase Savings | Published: October 2, 2009

I am signing up for Upromise and they offer a 529 plan as an option. The only problem is that I don’t have any children yet (I just like to plan ahead). Can you start one without the child being born yet?

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How Does The Military Thrift Savings Plan Work, And Who Is Eligible?

By Increase Savings | Published: October 1, 2009

furthermore, what is the return rate and how much can one invest?

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What Are The Advantages/disadvantages Of A Coverdell Vs A 529 College Savings Plan?

By Increase Savings | Published: September 29, 2009

Can someone please give me a hint as to which is better. I looked on Ameritrade and with the exception of the maximum allowable contributions, I really couldn’t find a major difference.

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