This is a bit of side-step from our normal conversation about boarding schools, but as a parent of a toddler I've got 529 plans on the brain.
My wife & I started one a year or so back knowing full well that we needed each second between then and the start of our child's (gulp!) college career for the plan to mature. It's stunning to start the process 18 years PRIOR, but that's a conversation for another day. In any event, we have lots of friends in the same boat and many (if not all) find the process of finding the right plan a bit confusing.
So, why talk about it here? Well, I stumbled on U Sphere a few weeks back-- a site that focuses on college admission. Lots of good info, but their directory of 529 plans immediately grabbed my attention. It's not intended to advise you on which plan to choose, but it does provide a great pivot point for your search. I found it handy to have all the plans in one place.
My wife & I started one a year or so back knowing full well that we needed each second between then and the start of our child's (gulp!) college career for the plan to mature. It's stunning to start the process 18 years PRIOR, but that's a conversation for another day. In any event, we have lots of friends in the same boat and many (if not all) find the process of finding the right plan a bit confusing.
So, why talk about it here? Well, I stumbled on U Sphere a few weeks back-- a site that focuses on college admission. Lots of good info, but their directory of 529 plans immediately grabbed my attention. It's not intended to advise you on which plan to choose, but it does provide a great pivot point for your search. I found it handy to have all the plans in one place.
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Thanks for the heads up. This is helpful.
I started a company that lets anybody in your circle of friends and family gift directly into your child's 529 plan. So instead of another Barbie Doll or shirt from the Gap people can gift into your child's plan. It's a simple site and concept that helps people save for college and give meaningful gifts. The site is www.freshmanfund.com
I also write a blog on saving for college the site is www.giftingforcollege.com