Does Democrats’ call for free college put the need for 529 plans in limbo?
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Proposals made by Democratic presidential candidates bring into question future need for 529 college savings plans.
Soaring college costs and burgeoning student loan debt have been major issues on the campaign trail for Democratic presidential candidates. Several have put forward plans that would make all or part of a college education free. Others have asserted that students shouldn't have to take on debt.
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