529 & education savings plans

Figuring out the cost of education

and how to pay it. Braving the new world of education savings ; Checking out education costs ; Realizing all your resources ; Sharpening your savings techniques

Piecing together Section 529 plans. Laying down the basics of Section 529 plans ; Applying Section 529 plans to your household ; Weighing the pros and cons of Section 529 plans

Uncovering Coverdell accounts. The changing world of Coverdell Education Savings Accounts ; The mechanics of Coverdells ; Figuring the pluses and minuses of Coverdell accounts

Filling in the gaps: more ways to save for college. Saving for college with qualified U.S. savings bonds ; Setting up personal investment accounts for yourself and your kids ; Saving for education in trust accounts ; Saving in your retirement plans: the IRA dilemma ; Buying, selling, or refinancing real estate ; Funding education using whole life insurance ; Accessing scholarships and awards ; Turning on the financial aid faucet

The part of tens. Ten musts for successful savings ; Ten ways to dodge the tax code minefield

Appendix: Section 529 plans, state by state.