WSECU Investment Management Planning for College
Savings for college
Options for saving money for higher education
529 Plans
- Money grows tax deferred and comes out tax-free if used for higher education purposes
- Contributions from $50/month to the gift limit of $15,000
- Variety of investment choices
- Ability to change beneficiaries
- As a stock market product it can fluctuate in value
- Taxes may be due if money is used for non-qualified expenses
Educational Savings Accounts
- Money comes out tax-free for secondary and higher education purposes
- Contribution limit of $2,000
- Variety of investment choices
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Investments
Securities offered through LPL Financial member FINRA/ SIPC. Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates. Financial planning services may be offered through Washington State Employees Credit Union d/b/a WSECU Investment Management, a registered investment advisor and separate entity from LPL Financial. Financial planning and other advisory services may be offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment advisor.
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