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The short answer is yes.
During the stock market
declines of 2008-2009,
many 529 plan participants
made investment changes in their accounts.
But the rules for doing so depend on whether
the change is for future contributions or existing
contributions.
Future contributions. Typically, most 529
plans allow you to change your investment
allocations for your future contributions at any
time. Some plans let you do this [...]

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It can be. The investment options for 529 college
savings plans have broadened dramatically
since their inception in 1996. And with
the market turmoil of the past year, many
states have expanded the conservative investment
options in their 529 college savings
plans as more families look to protect their
college savings from financial risk.
For example, Colorado is offering a stable
value fund in its [...]

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