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My niece’s college rent is covered by a 529 plan. What else can I pay for tax-free?

My niece’s college rent is covered by a 529 plan. What else can I pay for tax-free?
MarketWatch Saturday 24 October 2026, 13:28 UTC By Jillian Berman 1 min read
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“We worked out a monthly budget of $1,500 for her share of rent, utilities and food, including groceries and meals on campus.”

“We worked out a monthly budget of $1,500 for her share of rent, utilities and food, including groceries and meals on campus.”
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