Education IRA

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Definition of 'Education IRA'

A savings plan for higher education. Parents and guardians are allowed to make nondeductible contributions to an education IRA for a child under the age of 18. The education IRA is now refered to as the Coverdell ESA.
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Investopedia explains 'Education IRA'

The funds in an education IRA can be withdrawn tax free when they are needed for educational purposes.

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