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What Parents Are Asking About Kids’ Savings in 2026: 529 Plans vs. New Child Accounts
A March 19, 2026 planning guide comparing established 529 plans with the federal child-account pilot. Covers IRS proposed regulations, the one-time $1,000 pilot deposit for eligible children born 2025–2028, 2026 gift-tax figures, and practical steps families can take before May–>
March 19, 2026 | 7 min read
2026 child accounts vs. 529 plans: What parents should do now
A practical, non-technical guide comparing the new 2026 federal child account pilot with 529 plans. Covers key dates (activation notices around May and contributions from July 4, 2026), eligibility basics, and a simple checklist parents can use to prepare.
March 18, 2026 | 5 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
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