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Most parents rush to open 529 plans for newborns, convinced they're building their child's future. But here's what financial experts won't tell you: that decision might be destroying more value than it creates. The accounts marketed most aggressively to new parents often provide minimal benefit while eliminating the flexibility you'll actually need. Topics D ... Show More
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