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Kids Ain't Cheap
Kids Ain't Cheap
Lifestyle
Evan Morgan

Does an ABLE Account Make Sense for Your Child? 7 Questions to Ask First

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ABLE accounts allow eligible families to contribute up to $20,000 in 2026 while helping protect important disability benefits. Understanding contribution limits, hidden fees, and Medicaid recovery rules can help parents make smarter decisions about their child’s financial future. (Pexels).

Raising a child with a disability often means planning for expenses that other families rarely consider. Specialized equipment, ongoing healthcare, transportation, and future housing needs can make saving money especially important. An ABLE account offers tax advantages while helping protect eligibility for certain government benefits, but there are rules parents shouldn’t overlook. Before opening one, consider these seven questions to determine whether an ABLE account fits your child’s financial future.

1. Does Your Child Qualify For An ABLE Account?

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