Re: LA 529 plan for college savings

IIRC, one decision is whether to put it in your name (and transfer later) or in your child's name, which has implications on child's ability to get grants/scholarships later on, among other things.

Google 529 in my name vs child's name.


ETA: I'm not having kids any time soon, and I only researched this topic briefly. But this is the main thing I remember from my 30 minutes of research.

I do the MS 529 for my boy. I went with the 3% guaranteed option verses the managed account. No fees on the 3% one, and I want the lowest risk possible for this investment. Tax deductible for the 5% state income tax. I just put in a $150 a paycheck, twice a month, since he's only in first grade. It won't be all of his college expenses, but it should help when the time comes.