The Best Way to Save for College – A Guide to 529 Plans, 2009

With over 90,000 copies sold, The Best Way to Save for College has become the one book college-bound families and professional planners must have.

The Best Way to Save for College is still the number one resource on all 529 programs and other college savings strategies (including Coverdell Education Savings Accounts). Read below for a preview of this edition's chapters:

Section One
Chapter 1: History of 529 Plans
Chapter 2: Why You Should be Invested in a 529 Plan
Chapter 3: Section 529 Overview
Chapter 4: Financial Aid Considerations
Chapter 5: Prepaid vs. Savings
Chapter 6: What to Look for in a 529 Plan: A Checklist
Chapter 7: Income Tax Planning with 529 Plans
Chapter 8: Estate Planning with 529 Plans
Chapter 9: 529 Plan vs. Coverdell Accounts
Chapter 10: 529 Plan vs. Qualified Savings Bonds
Chapter 11: 529 Plan vs. Other Investment Alternatives
Chapter 12: Managing your 529 Account

Section Two
Section Two consists of a state-by-state comparison of all 529 programs. With more than ninety 529 programs to choose from, this comparison will prove to be a great resource in determining which program is right for you!