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Helping Families Deal with Rising Tuition

Helping Families Deal with Rising Tuition

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A freshman legislator is considering a bill that could help more people deal with rising university tuition rates.

Representative Ryan Cwach of Yankton says he is working on a bill that would let families save early for their child’s college education…

Cwach says he has been looking at a program in Florida that has been in use for years..

Cwach says it would be a good option for those looking for a way to pay for higher education….

Cwach says it would be under the IRS 529 program with tax benefits part of the attraction.

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