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Where to Save for a Child in 2026: 529s, Savings Bonds, and the New Federal Account
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Where to Save for a Child in 2026: 529s, Savings Bonds, and the New Federal Account

Practical March 2026 guide for parents on where to put money for a child now. Explains goal-first planning, compares plain savings, 529 plans, savings bonds, and the new 2026 federal child-account rollout, and gives a simple checklist to prepare before activation and initial U.S.

March 18, 2026 | 5 min read

529 Plans vs. New Federal Child Account: What Parents Should Do March–July 2026
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529 Plans vs. New Federal Child Account: What Parents Should Do March–July 2026

An actionable March 2026 guide comparing 529 plans and the upcoming federal child account rollout. Covers the expected May 2026 activation and July 4, 2026 contribution start, Colorado 529 tax deduction figures, gift-tax reporting considerations, and a simple checklist for when —

March 17, 2026 | 4 min read

Kid Saving Account

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