529 plan expert Patricia Roberts blows up the myth that 'it's too late' and '529s are just for rich people with toddlers and Ivy League dreams'. She is author of the book 'Route 529' and shares some big changes with 529 plans that make them an incredibly flexible savings vehicle for more than just college. In this episode we cover:

How state tax deductions, credits and 'parity states' work for contributions
The shockingly long list of qualified uses including trade schools, apprenticeships, non-degree credentials, K–12 tuition, tutoring, test prep and even student loan repayment
Busting the 'use it or lose it' fear and the new option to rollover left over funds to a Roth IRA
How to juggle retirement vs. college savings
Advanced strategies to create generational education wealth

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