This investment retirement account (IRA) is useful to you as an investor to understand because it may be a good way for you to save for your kid's education AND save on taxes. These plans are now called Coverdell Education Savings Accounts in honor of the late U.S. Sen. Paul Coverdell. Individuals can make annual contributions of up to $2,000 per child into an account that's exclusively for helping to pay higher education costs. The money contributed to a Coverdell account doesn't count against the $3,000 ($3,500 if 50 and older) annual total individuals may contribute to their combined personal individual IRAs.
The earnings and withdrawals from a Coverdell account are tax-free, but you can't deduct the contributions from your income tax because the account is for the benefit of the child, not the contributor. This is great for parents who are good savers and investors who want to make an annual tax-saving contribution that they can invest in the stock market toward the education of a studious and responsible child. In addition, if your child received a Coverdell ESA distribution, you now can also claim Hope Scholarship or Lifetime Learning credits. Just make sure you don't use Coverdell money to pay for the same expenses you use to claim an education credit.
The beneficiary (your child) of the education IRA must withdraw the funds by age 30 if they don't go to college and pay taxes and penalties on it. However, the account can be transferred to a sibling or the beneficiary's child if they don't pursue a higher academic degree or use it all.
Once you have the account open you can use the stock market to help finance your child's education selling the stock at a high price after you have bought it at a low price using techniques such as I teach.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Dr. Scott Brown, Ph.D., a.k.a. "The Wallet Doctor", is a successful futures trader, real estate investor, and stock investor. Dr. Brown holds a Ph.D. in finance from the University of South Carolina. His 1998 articles in Technical Analysis of Stocks and Commodities were prophetic in predicting an impending stock market crash. He has helped many people become profitable investors by teaching them to look out over many years to spot stocks that are low and primed for rise in the new bull market. His second article met with approval by Dr. Bob Shiller of Yale University. Dr. Shiller is the economist that Alan Greenspan most highly regards who coined the term "Irrational Exuberance." In 1998 he shouted to the world to "get out" of the stock market but now he is shouting to everyone that it is time to "get in!" The Wallet Doctor is not only sought after for investment advice and coaching in stock investing but also in futures trading and real estate investing.
Visit Dr. Brown's site at http://www.bonanzabase.com or sign up for his investment tips at http://www.bonanzabase.com
Batchtown Chicago prom limo .. Lockport Chicago limo O’HareHave you ever thought about what you are going to... Read More
Holy Shenanigans! More STUFF?Loosing one's business due to lack of... Read More
With the A-level results coming out, the long wait for... Read More
If you've developed a household budget to get your spending... Read More
Recent security breaches at several credit card companies continue to... Read More
Saving for a Down Payment is hard work, so it's... Read More
It is widely written that you need 75% of your... Read More
Everyone needs to maintain their lives. What I mean by... Read More
Doesn't it seem like the only impressive numbers we've seen... Read More
When you received an energy (heating) bill last winter, were... Read More
I've been sharing the following idea with people for a... Read More
Ever wonder where address labels come from? Avery? is perhaps... Read More
The gas that we fill our tanks with every week... Read More
If you, like most people, have not seriously considered what... Read More
Would you know what to do if you suspect that... Read More
The judge had to ask the question, and we had... Read More
1. If you have your haircut every 3 weeks, try... Read More
I thought I was through with exams when I finished... Read More
If you are the normal consumer, then you've probably experienced... Read More
It is crucial as an individual who is striving for... Read More
Reducing the clothing budget was a serious challenge for me.... Read More
Identity theft is a serious crime that continues to grow.... Read More
ID theft is a major consumer concern, though there is... Read More
Before buying personal or business checks you should inform yourself... Read More
I'm still amazed every time someone comes to me complaining... Read More
shuttle from Midway Munster are ..Good money management needn't be difficult. In fact, there a... Read More
1) HOW TO LOOK FOR A JOBA) The Chronological Curriculum:1.... Read More
Did you know that 43% of all married couples argue... Read More
Recent security breaches at several credit card companies continue to... Read More
I'm still amazed every time someone comes to me complaining... Read More
You should thoroughly consider your business needs when selecting a... Read More
The Prudential has dubbed those who refuse to leave home... Read More
If you've been thinking about filing for bankruptcy, your best... Read More
The lists of bank and savings accounts that are available... Read More
It's the little things in life that make it interesting.... Read More
Do you have a 401(k) retirement account? Are you vested... Read More
Gas prices have soared to unimaginable heights of late. Since... Read More
Have you ever thought about what you are going to... Read More
Things are so expensive these days. We seem to be... Read More
Chapter 7The potential chapter 7 debtor should understand that a... Read More
Predatory lending exists in the mortgage industry. It's typically when... Read More
Each of us knows how to spend money, but do... Read More
Whatever your reason for having a tight budget, the truth... Read More
We all know that money doesn't grow on trees, but... Read More
With interest rates being at an all-time low, I can... Read More
Just about everyone has a checking account. Checks present easy... Read More
Budgeting. It's a word we're all familiar with. Everyone knows... Read More
The gas that we fill our tanks with every week... Read More
I have to admit, I do it too. I complain.... Read More
Reducing the clothing budget was a serious challenge for me.... Read More
Personal Finance |