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The Parent 529 Playbook: EP 24

The Parent 529 Playbook: EP 24

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 The Parent 529 Playbook: How to Pull Money the Right Way (and What to Do with Leftovers) If you’re paying college bills with a 529, this is your 4-minute, no-nonsense guide. You’ll learn exactly when to take distributions, what actually qualifies, how to keep an audit-proof paper trail, and smart moves for leftover funds (yes, including the Roth IRA path). No fluff. No “my kid needed the laptop for Netflix.” What you’ll learn Timing rules: Match the 529 distribution to the expense in the same calendar year Qualified expenses: Tuition, required fees, on-campus room & board, school-billed meal plans, required books/software Off-campus housing: Eligible up to the school’s published allowance Two clean payment paths: 529 → school (simplest) or reimburse yourself (with prompt, documented receipts) Paper trail that won’t crack under audit: Bills, confirmations, housing docs, receipts, 1098-T, and a simple spreadsheet log Leftovers: Change beneficiaries, use for grad/trade programs, scholarship exception, and the 529 → Roth IRA strategy (within rules) Pro tip: Coordinate grandparent-owned 529s to avoid financial-aid landmines
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