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Aug 14
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WCI #432: 529s and Spending for College

Dr. Jim Dahle of the White Coat Investor
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Today we are talking about 529 accounts and how to invest them as well as how to spend them down. There are a lot of ways to help fund your children's education. Most families use a combination of 529 accounts, loans, other savings and cash flow. If you have access to a 529 account it is generally recommended to spend that down before moving to other forms of funding. In addition to discussing ways to help pay for college we answer a question about when, or if the political climate should ever cause you to change your financial plan.

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