This holiday season, give the gift of prevention – a 529 college savings plan. Plus, enter for a chance to win one of four $500 gift cards that can be put in any 529 account.
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While the national student debt load is sitting at $1.5 trillion, 49 percent of employees are planning to save for a child’s or grandchild’s education. More companies are offering student loan repayment perks, but there’s another approach that gets to the root of the problem. 529 college savings plan benefits can help minimize debt in the first place.
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