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What Parents Are Asking in March 2026: 529 vs. ABLE and Preparing for KidFund
A practical March 2026 guide comparing 529 plans and ABLE accounts, highlighting Colorado's updated 2026 529 deduction, the $20,000 ABLE contribution limit, and a checklist to be ready for KidFund activations in May and contributions starting July 4, 2026.
March 19, 2026 | 6 min read
529 vs. Custodial Accounts vs. Savings Bonds: Where KidFund Fits in 2026
A March 2026 guide comparing the child-saving options parents are weighing now—529 plans, UGMA/UTMA custodial accounts, and U.S. savings bonds. Explains SECURE 2.0 529-to-Roth IRA rollover limits, offers a 30-minute planning checklist, and outlines KidFund’s activation (May 2026)
March 19, 2026 | 6 min read
What to Set Up in 2026: 529s, Colorado’s First Step, and a Practical Parent Checklist
A practical 2026 guide for parents on opening education savings accounts. Covers 529 basics, Colorado’s CollegeInvest First Step gift and enrollment deadline, expanded qualified 529 expenses, 2026 Colorado tax deduction limits, and a simple five-step checklist to start and keep a
March 18, 2026 | 6 min read
What parents are asking in March 2026: 529 plans, ABLE accounts, and where KidFund fits
In March 2026 parents are weighing 529 plans, ABLE accounts, and private child-focused platforms like KidFund based on specific goals: education, disability-related support, or flexible family gifting. The piece explains when each option suits a family, notes 2026 updates (529-to
March 18, 2026 | 6 min read
Where to Save for Your Kids Right Now (March 2026)
This article helps parents decide where to save for children in March 2026 by focusing on the job the money should do rather than the account label. It compares 529 plans, custodial accounts, parent-owned accounts, and the upcoming KidFund rollout (activation expected May 2026; c
March 18, 2026 | 6 min read
529 vs. Custodial vs. New 530A Child Accounts: A 2026 Guide for Parents
Practical March 2026 guidance comparing 529 plans, custodial (UTMA/UGMA) accounts, Roth-IRA timing, and the new §530A child accounts expected to accept contributions beginning July 4, 2026. Advises parents to start with the savings goal, set household contribution rules now, and—
March 17, 2026 | 7 min read
How to Compare KidFund with 529s, Custodial Accounts, and Savings Bonds (2026)
A March 2026 guide for parents explaining how KidFund complements—not replaces—existing child-savings tools. Covers differences among 529 plans, custodial accounts, and Treasury savings bonds, highlights the May–July 2026 rollout timeline for new child-account rules, and offers a
March 17, 2026 | 6 min read
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