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New NC law increases protection for 529 plan

September 2, 2025
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RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — A new law is increasing protection for North Carolina’s 529 college savings program.

The money families save in the state’s 529 Plan is no longer accessible by creditors or debt collectors.

Read the full article here.

 

Categories: NC, NC-Carolinas, News, Top Stories
Tags: 529 Plan, College, Education, NC 529, Politics
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