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529 College Savings Planner

Plan your college savings strategy. See how much you need to save monthly and the impact of tax-advantaged 529 plans.

Your Inputs

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Summary

Projected Cost

$203,650

13 years to college

Projected Savings

$92,407

Shortfall ahead

Shortfall

$111,244

Tax-Free Earnings

$35,607

529 tax benefit

Monthly Contribution Plan

Currently contributing$300/mo
Recommended contribution$772/mo
Additional needed+$472/mo

Funding Progress

Funded45%

Increase monthly contribution by $472 to close the gap.

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What Alistair will see:

529 Planner: Child age 5, current savings $10,000, contributing $300/mo toward inStatePublic college.

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