Vanguard 529?

[lizard]

My granddad handed me a check last night for $10,000 for a 529 for my kiddos. :-(

I'm pretty positive I'm going to go with Vanguard, but my brother has me questioning it as he's going with blackrock out of Ohio (we're in PA).

I've been looking into this for a while, but there's just so many options that I get overwhelmed.

[shaynaatl]

This is a terrific site that rates every state's 529 plans:

www.savingforcollege.com/

[SJ]

I don't know where you live, but I would use the above website to check out your state's 529 plan. See if there are tax benefits (for your own future contributions, etc.) or other compelling reasons to choose your home state. If not, then go with a highly rated one.

In general, I do like Vanguard quite a bit.

[SJ]

Sorry, I missed that you are in PA.

There are tax benefits for opening up your home state plan. Details here

www.savingforcollege.com/529_plan_details/index.php?page=plan_details&plan_id=76