529 Withdrawals: Why Calendar Year Matters More Than School Semester
College bills follow semesters, but 529 withdrawals are easier to manage when families think by calendar year. Learn why December and January timing matters and how 529 Tracker helps keep expenses and withdrawals organized.
Can I Use a 529 Plan for a Laptop, iPad, or Computer?
Many college families buy laptops, tablets, software, and internet access before school starts. Learn when 529 money may be used and how 529 Tracker helps keep the receipt trail organized.
What Happens If My Child Gets a Scholarship? How to Properly Use Scholarship Money
A scholarship is great news, but it can change how much 529 money you should withdraw. Learn the common mistakes parents make, what can go wrong, and how 529 Tracker helps keep scholarships, expenses, receipts, and withdrawals organized.
Can I Use My 529 Plan for Off-Campus Housing?
Off-campus housing is one of the most misunderstood 529 expenses. Here's how your school's room-and-board allowance sets the limit, why half-time enrollment matters, and how to avoid a surprise taxable withdrawal at tax time.
What Can a 529 Plan Actually Pay For?
Learn which education expenses qualify for tax-free 529 plan withdrawals, which expenses usually do not qualify, and why good documentation matters when using your 529 savings.
Why Every 529 Family Needs a Record-Keeping System Before College Starts
Learn why organizing receipts, scholarships, qualified expenses, and withdrawals before college begins can make managing a 529 plan easier—and how 529 Tracker brings those records together.