Practical Perspectives: Key financial issues for you and your family – Couple considers options with 529 plan

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Abstract: This issue’s “Practical Perspectives” features Bob and Marjene, who opened up a 529 college savings plan for their son — only to watch the recession decrease the value of their account so that they were now $10,000 underwater. But their advisor urged them not to give up on their 529 without considering all the good it could still do.