A 529 plan is a tax-advantaged educational savings plan that, if approached thoughtfully, can help reduce the overall burden of a family’s educational expenses. As with most savings vehicles, starting early and contributing consistently is a major factor of overall accumulation of value; however, there are other things to consider to maximize to benefits of 529 plans. Today, we will focus on six keys to unlocking the power of 529 plans.

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