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The ABCs on 529s
At Hadley, we're passionate about education. Read on to hear our thoughts on 529 plans, from the super-basics, to the super-fine print. We won't stop until every American is a 529 power user.
By your friendly neighborhood 529 obsessives (yes, that's a real thing!)
State Deep Dive: Florida — 529 Policy in the Sunshine State
Florida has no state income tax, two state-administered 529 plans, and the country's only state-backed prepaid tuition guarantee. We break down both Florida 529 plans, how Bright Futures stacks, and run the math for three real Florida families.
Jul 1511 min read
State Deep Dive: Vermont — 529 Policy in the Green Mountain State
Vermont offers one of the most generous 529 tax benefits in the country: a 10% tax credit worth up to $250 per beneficiary. Here's what Green Mountain State families need to know about VT529.
Jun 1711 min read
State Deep Dive: Texas — 529 Policy in the Lone Star State
Texas sponsors three 529 plans but has no state income tax and offers zero state tax deductions. That's actually a superpower. Here's why — plus real-family examples with real dollar savings.
May 2010 min read
State Deep Dive: Wyoming — 529 Policy in the Cowboy State
Welcome to a new series here on The ABCs on 529s: State Deep Dives. In each installment, we'll zero in on a single state and walk through—in our usual obsessive detail—exactly what 529 plan benefits are available to its residents. We'll cover state tax deductions (or the lack thereof), federal benefits, quirky state-specific considerations, and real-family examples with real numbers. Our goal is to be the single most useful 529 resource for residents of every state in America
Mar 169 min read
529 Federal Tax Benefits: Uncle Sam's Big Gift to Your Tuition Fund
A few weeks ago, we published a deep dive into state-level 529 tax deductions and credits — the patchwork quilt of incentives that ranges from generous (hello, New Mexico, with your unlimited deduction) to nonexistent (looking at you, California). Today we're zooming out to the federal level, where the real heavy lifting happens. If state deductions are the cherry on top, federal tax-free growth is the entire sundae—and with recent changes, from the SECURE 2.0 Act and the One
Mar 86 min read
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