Maximize your 529 college savings plan

7. Look at the plan ratings

This spring Morningstar identified these plans as the "best 529 plans": Indiana's College Choice Direct Plan, Ohio CollegeAdvantage, Utah Educational Savings Plan, Virginia's CollegeAmerica, and Virginia's Education Savings Trust. A great place to learn more about 529 plans is www.savingforcollege.com, which provides independent rankings as well as performance reporting.

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7. Look at the plan ratings This spring Morningstar identified these plans as the 'best 529 plans': Indiana's College Choice Direct Plan, Ohio CollegeAdvantage, Utah Educational Savings Plan, Virginia's CollegeAmerica, and Virginia's Education Savings Trust. A great place to learn more about 529 plans is www.savingforcollege.com , which provides independent rankings as well as performance reporting.