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Podcast: Tests and the Rest: College Admissions Podcast
Episode: 529 College Savings Plans
Description: Most families get serious about planning for life after high school during a child's tween or teen years. If you want to pay for educational programs like college, though, you might want to plan much further in advance! Amy and Mike invited financial expert John Hupalo to demystify 529 college savings plans. What are five things you will learn in this episode? What exactly is a 529 college savings plan? What is the optimal timeline for investing in a 529? Can 529 funds be used to pay for tutoring, test prep, or college advising? What if your 529 beneficiary doesn't want t...