Coverdell Education Savings Account

Invest in your child’s education from kindergarten to college with a Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA).

Save for your child’s future with a Coverdell Education Savings Account. This account offers the potential for tax-free interest earnings when used for qualified educational expenses, giving you a smart way to plan for your child's academic future.

Contribution Eligibility and Amount:

  • Flexible Contributions: There’s no requirement to have earned income to contribute to a Coverdell ESA. However, contribution limits may apply based on your income level.
  • Not Tax-Deductible: Contributions aren’t tax-deductible, but the tax-deferral benefits make this account a valuable tool for education savings. Check with your tax advisor for personalized advice.

Allowable Contribution Amount:

  • For Single Filers:
    • Less than $95,000: Full $2,000 contribution allowed
    • $95,000 to $110,000: Partial contribution allowed
    • Over $110,000: No contribution allowed
  • For Married, Joint Filers:
    • Less than $190,000: Full $2,000 contribution allowed
    • $190,000 to $220,000: Partial contribution allowed
    • Over $220,000: No contribution allowed

Start planning for your child’s educational success. Open a Coverdell ESA at a Capitol Federal branch today!

Blue Bucks® Kids’ Savings Account

A Blue Bucks® Kids’ Savings account is a great way to teach the kids in your life the importance of saving.

  • Low initial investment of $25 
  • Easy online transfers between CapFed® parent and child accounts
  • Blue Bucks Kids’ Club newsletters and activities
  • VIP Parking at most of our locations

Featured Certificate of Deposit Rate

10-Month CD
3.00 % APY

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