Many state-sponsored 529 plans permit out of state residents to contribute to their plan. However, you may find that your own state 529 allows a tax deduction for contributions. Look for plans that are rated with 5-caps at Saving for College . A government-type site to compare plans is at College Savings . I.D. theft Security lapses make it simple for thieves to steal our social security number, our names and our savings or checking account numbers.
Thugs gain access to our personal identity often through the Internet.
Congress hopes to soon pass a bill that would make these sales illegal and a punishable crime. Once an identity of name or account number is purchased, the damage begins with accounts being wiped out, or loans taken out in the stolen name. That's because credit card bureaus don't offer assistance in a timely manner. One in nine I.D. theft victims are arrested for grand theft auto after a thief purchases a car in their stolen name. One in six victims has been targeted by a friend or family member.