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529 Plan Alternatives: UMGA, Roth IRA, And More

529 Plan Alternatives: UMGA, Roth IRA, And More

The 529 plan was designed specifically for education savings, offering tax-free growth and tax-free withdrawals for qualified educatio…

What Families Should Do With Leftover 529 Plan Money

What Families Should Do With Leftover 529 Plan Money

529 plans were originally created to help families save for higher education with the benefit of tax-free growth. Over the years that definition…

Ask HTM - Gifting $ to Other’s Kids, Most Affordable Protein, & Snagging the 529 State Deduction #1036

Ask HTM - Gifting $ to Other’s Kids, Most Affordable Protein, & Snagging the 529 State Deduction #1…

Let’s kick off the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you! And don't just stand on the sidelines- if you have a quest…

08.20.25  Where The Jobs Are  /  The More Versatile 529 Plan

08.20.25 Where The Jobs Are / The More Versatile 529 Plan

A rapidly changing job market calls for reassessment and thinking outside the box. And maybe outside your town. Clark seeks to help open your mind on…

529 Plans Grow 8% in Q2 2025 Before Big Rule Changes

529 Plans Grow 8% in Q2 2025 Before Big Rule Changes

In the three months ending June 30, 2025, 529 college savings and prepaid plans saw one of their strongest periods of growth in years. The …

WCI #432: 529s and Spending for College

WCI #432: 529s and Spending for College

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'…

How a 529 Plan Saves Money for Students of All Ages

How a 529 Plan Saves Money for Students of All Ages

Laura explains how 529 savings plans cut taxes and new rules that benefit families and students of all ages.

Using a 529

Using a 529

Allie and Quint talk about utilizing a 529 account.

MtoM #221: Pharmacist Builds a Real Estate Empire and Punches Out in 10 Years and Finance 101: 529s

MtoM #221: Pharmacist Builds a Real Estate Empire and Punches Out in 10 Years and Finance 101: 529s

Today we are talking with a Pharmacist who has reached FI in his 30s. While his career has been in pharmacy he was always committed to building a big…

Ask HTM - Responding to a Rental App Denial, Crummy 529 Plans, and Buying Land as an Investment for Family #961

Ask HTM - Responding to a Rental App Denial, Crummy 529 Plans, and Buying Land as an Investment for…

Let’s dive into the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you! And don't just stand on the sidelines- if you have a ques…

Q&A: $4M Invested in a Single Stock, 529 Account Loopholes, & Dividing Expenses When Married

Q&A: $4M Invested in a Single Stock, 529 Account Loopholes, & Dividing Expenses When Married

In this week’s episode of the Rich Habits Podcast, Robert Croak and Austin Hankwitz answer your questions!---👉 Listen to ⁠The Rundown⁠ podcast by Pub…

Are There Time Limits Or Age Limits On 529 Plans?

Are There Time Limits Or Age Limits On 529 Plans?

For families saving for education expenses, 529 plans remain one of the most flexible and long-lasting options available.Unlike other college savings…

Can A 529 Plan Be Used For Dual Enrollment?

Can A 529 Plan Be Used For Dual Enrollment?

Dual enrollment allows you to earn college credit while you’re still in high school. Doing so can help you save money on the total cost of your educa…

Getting Personal With Personal Finance |  Laura And Ginger | Ep 529

Getting Personal With Personal Finance | Laura And Ginger | Ep 529

Laura's shares how she transitioned from a high-stress academic career to retirement. Discover the challenges of job identity, financial planning dis…

What Are The Best 529 Plans Based On Performance?

What Are The Best 529 Plans Based On Performance?

529 plan performance is tough to measure - it's not just the investment returns, but it's also about the tax benefits and fees.Minimizing costs is us…

WCI #399: 529s, UTMAs, and HSAs

WCI #399: 529s, UTMAs, and HSAs

Today Dr. Dahle Dr. Dahle is answering your questions off the speakpipe. We talk about dynasty 529s, UTMAs and the tax benefits of contributing to th…

MtoM #201: Financial Planner Becomes a Millionaire and Finance 101: Overfunded 529 Accounts

MtoM #201: Financial Planner Becomes a Millionaire and Finance 101: Overfunded 529 Accounts

Today we are talking to a financial planner who has become a millionaire. This planner initially planned on going to dental school but changed his mi…

529 Plan Ownership Rules Explained

529 Plan Ownership Rules Explained

529 plans offer a dedicated way to save for education costs. Generally, parents or grandparents open up 529 accounts to build up a war chest for the …

Ask HTM - Home Security Cost Benefit Analysis, Advantages to Financing a Car, and 529 Impacts on Financial Aid #913

Ask HTM - Home Security Cost Benefit Analysis, Advantages to Financing a Car, and 529 Impacts on Fi…

Let’s dive into the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you! And don't just stand on the sidelines- if you have a question y…

How To Use A 529 Plan For Trade School

How To Use A 529 Plan For Trade School

If you or your family have saved money for your education within a 529 plan, you can use those funds to pay for qualified education expenses without …