BEND, OR -- College savings accounts, known as 529 plans, gained attention this week with President Obama’s proposal and then reversal of an idea to tax earnings on the accounts. Experts with the Oregon College Savings Plan will host a free seminar in Bend Saturday, for those interested in learning more about the state's version of a 529 program. Executive Director Michael Parker says they hold these events across the state. "We try to make it as interactive as possible. We do about an hour and a half, we try to make it as quick-paced as possible so we don’t keep people too long. One, they’re going to learn all about the college savings plan. So, how can I invest, what are the investment options, what are all the things I need to do to start putting money into the plan, how do I open a plan, what do my statements look like, how can I contribute? So, all the things you want to know about the college savings plan, you can get the answers on Saturday."
