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Choice of 529 Plan Type Not Set in Stone

You can transfer assets between prepaid 529s and 529 college-savings plans, but don't make a habit of it.

Question: I can't decide whether to open a prepaid 529 or a 529 college-savings account for our baby daughter. If I open one type of account and later change my mind, can I transfer the assets?

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