Wed May 08 2024, by Tyler Gardner

Roth IRA529 College Savings PlanCollege AlternativesFinancial PlanningEducation Savings

Hey dad, I don't want to go to college anymore.

Okay, great. You're not mad that you contributed all that money to the 529 college savings plan and now I don't want to use it for college?

No, I'll just roll that money over into your Roth IRA.

I don't think you can do that without being penalized 10%.

Oh yes you can, starting in 2024. What's the catch?

The rollover's capped at $35,000, annual contribution limits still apply, and the account has to have been open for 15 years.

I just learned something new. It's almost like we don't even need to spend a quarter of a million dollars to send you to college anymore.

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