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<p>An Education IRA is a tax-sheltered way of saving for college. If you qualify for an Education IRA, you can contribute up to $500 per child annually until the child turns 18. If you withdraw money for qualified higher education expenses, the money may also be withdrawn tax-free. Unlike standard retirement <glossary tNum="287023">IRAs</glossary>, however, your contributions are not tax deductible.</p>
<p>The Lifetime Planner will incorporate any kind of college savings in your lifetime plan. When you add an Education IRA to your plan, the Lifetime Planner will:</p>
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<li><emph>Target the account only for education expenses.</emph> The Lifetime Planner will set aside your contributions, and any return on them, and will not tap them for other purposes when you experiment with different scenarios.</li>
<li><emph>Plan for tax-deferred returns.</emph> The Lifetime Planner calculates an Education IRA's earnings on a no-tax basis and assumes that when you withdraw the funds, you'll use them for qualified higher education expenses.</li>