The Difference Between 529 College Savings Plans and UGMA/UTMA Custodial Accounts
As parents we want to give our kids the best possible head start financially. For many of us that means turning to investment vehicles designed specifically with minors in mind; two of the most popular are the 529 Education Savings plan, most commonly referred to simply as the 529 plan, and the saving account provided by the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA)/Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA). Both of these options offer ways for parents to begin saving for their children and for the accounts to eventually transfer ownership to the designee. In today’s post we explore the pros, cons, and specific functions of these two popular accounts to help you choose the right one for your child.