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Asset allocation and section 529 plans

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Previous research has concluded that prespecified asset allocations used by many Section 529 college savings plans are suboptimal. We extend this research to show that though it may be true, it is true for reasons other than those asserted in previous research. In addition, it tends to deflect attention from other investment options and strategies.

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  • Ramon P. DeGennaro, 2003. "Asset allocation and section 529 plans," FRB Atlanta Working Paper 2003-1, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.
    • Handle: RePEc:fip:fedawp:2003-1
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    1. Ramon P. DeGennaro & Deborah L. Murphy, 2004. "Understanding 401(k) plans," FRB Atlanta Working Paper 2004-21, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.

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