Allstate Financial Services - Timothy Andrus is an Allstate Life Insurance Agent from Stratford, CT. Allstate offers products that address a broad spectrum of financial objectives from savings and banking products to investment alternatives and a variety of specialized financial coverages.

Contributions to Coverdell Education Savings Accounts are limited to $2,000 annually per designated beneficiary, and eligibility is tied to income. Earnings grow tax deferred, and distributions, if used for qualified education expenses, are federal tax-free. Nonqualified withdrawals are subject to current ordinary income taxes and may be subject to an additional 10% federal tax penalty. Tax laws are subject to change, and contributions and earnings may not be adequate to meet future educational expenses.

529 college savings plans vary by state, including contribution limits, state tax advantages, investment options and fees and expenses. You should carefully consider, before investing, whether your or the designated beneficiary's home state offers any state tax or other benefits that are only available for investments in such state's 529 college savings plan. Investment in 529 college savings plans grows tax-deferred, and distributions, if used for qualified higher education expenses, are federal tax-free. Please note that tax-free withdrawals for qualified higher education expenses are set to expire in 2011 unless the law is extended by Congress. Nonqualified withdrawals are subject to current ordinary income taxes and may be subject to an additional 10% federal tax penalty. Tax laws are subject to change and contributions and earnings may not be adequate to meet future educational expenses. Participation in a 529 college savings plan does not guarantee that contributions and earnings will be adequate to cover your child’s future college costs.

Allstate does not provide tax advice. Please consult your tax advisor for specific information.

Timothy Andrus is insurance licensed in the state(s) of CT. If you do not reside in the state(s) of CT, please go to the Find an Agent section on allstate.com to search for another Allstate Agent or Personal Financial Representative.

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This material is intended for educational purposes only. Life insurance and fixed annuities issued by Allstate Life Insurance Company: Northbrook, IL; Lincoln Benefit Life Insurance Company: Lincoln, NE; and American Heritage Life Insurance Company: Jacksonville, FL. In New York, Allstate Life Insurance Company of New York: Hauppauge, NY. Securities offered by Personal Financial Representatives through Allstate Financial Services, LLC (LSA Securities in LA and PA). Registered Broker-Dealer. Member FINRA, SIPC. Main Office: 2920 South 84th Street, Lincoln, NE 68506. (877) 525-5727.

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