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How to Ask your Friends and Family for a 529 Gift

Asking for a gift contribution from others can feel awkward. It shouldn’t. Turns out, family members and close friends want to give a more meaningful gift at special occasions. In fact, Fidelity Investments found that a whooping 90% of grandparents would be open to making a 529 contribution if asked. And with the rise of crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter and GoFundMe, people are getting used to contributing to causes they care about. Still, taking that first step can be challenging.