--- title: "The Gift of Education" date: 2024-11-25 author: "Laurie Stroud" featured_image: "https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/bigstock-beautiful-young-female-graduat-58859555.jpg" categories: - name: "Gift Ideas" url: "/category/news/more/gift-ideas.md" tags: - name: "Featured" url: "/tag/featured.md" --- # The Gift of Education **Christmas Gift Guide 2024** This gift cannot be outgrown or go out of style; it’s the gift of an education. With a college education, your loved ones may have opportunities and choices in life that may not have otherwise presented themselves. [![Edward Jones logo](https://birminghamchristian.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Edward-Jones-logo-300x112.jpg "Edward Jones logo")](https://www.edwardjones.com/us-en/financial-advisor/laci-graul)A 529 education savings plan is a tax-advantaged way to save for education. Features include tax advantages, flexibility, and control. Anyone can contribute to a 529 account – grandparents, parents, other relatives, even family friends. Interested in learning more? Laci P Graul, a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones, can discuss the benefits of giving this lasting gift with you. Call 205-573-2110 or email to learn more. †