College Savings Plans: Investment Options, Safety, and Policy Implications

Margaret Clancy, Joe Jovanovich
With recent stock market decline, balances in many college savings (529) plans have also declined. Investment options such as money market funds or FDIC-insured CDs are gaining attention, and questions are being raised about the safety of 529 savings plan investments. This brief provides information on 529 savings plan investment options, safety, and policy implications.

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