Compare Education & Custodial Accounts
Which account type is right for you?
Once you've decided to invest for a child’s future, the next step is to understand your choices. Learn about the different types of education and custodial investment accounts to find the one that fits your goals.
Which Types of Accounts Are Available?
529 Plan
• State-sponsored education account
• Can be used for you, your children, your grandchildren or other loved ones
CESA
• Federally sponsored custodial account for education
• Invest on behalf of students under 18
UTMA
• Investment account for minors
• Can be used for any purpose and is not limited to education expenses
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Investor Class Shares: Minimum initial investment is $1,000 for IRA and CESA accounts, and $2,500 for non-retirement accounts, but these minimums are waived with an initial investment of at least $500 per account and automatic investments of at least $100 per month. Non-Retirement Accounts: If your account balance falls below the minimum, or if you cancel your automatic monthly investment plan prior to reaching the minimum, American Century Investments may redeem the account and send the proceeds to you. Prior to doing so, we will notify you and give you 90 days to meet the minimum or reinstate your automatic monthly investment plan.
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