Comment on 529s make it easier to ask family, friends for college cash

529s make it easier to ask family, friends for college cash

By Joseph Pisani, The Associated Press People have used crowdfunding sites to raise money for business ideas, help afford medical emergencies and even to pay for vacations. Now the concept is coming to college savings. More 529 plans, the accounts that give families a way to put away cash for college, are adding crowdfunding-like tools that make it easier for savers to ask family and friends to contribute to a kid’s college fund.

 

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