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Kid-havers Poll: how much money, if any, are you putting in a 529 every month

Inspired by the Utah thread
Judgmental snowy regret principal's office
  01/18/18
Don't have a kid, but I already put in $100 a month.
Sapphire sick locus
  01/18/18
Wut?
Judgmental snowy regret principal's office
  01/18/18
Flame. You need a beneficiary SS# to set one up
Adventurous liquid oxygen orchestra pit
  01/20/18
you can just name yourself and change it to the kid later
concupiscible hateful garrison headpube
  01/20/18
TCR
Big-titted saffron jap library
  01/22/18
FIL is doing that. 150/mo since 3 months old. Assuming, of...
purple location
  01/18/18
i have a eth wallet for each kid and transfer a little bit e...
titillating learning disabled casino reading party
  01/18/18
CR
hideous bawdyhouse
  01/18/18
Max of $28k/year. Should’ve superfunded it in retrospect. ...
Exciting base
  01/18/18
Does CA give you a tax break on 529 deposits?
Judgmental snowy regret principal's office
  01/18/18
Nope no tax breaks unfortunately but the expense ratios for ...
Exciting base
  01/18/18
Zero. Either his dad will pay for college or I’ll contribut...
Startled contagious queen of the night giraffe
  01/18/18
bizarre post
Judgmental snowy regret principal's office
  01/18/18
Are you divorced?
Mind-boggling digit ratio
  01/18/18
No
Startled contagious queen of the night giraffe
  01/18/18
why not? i don't know that much about 529 plans and am genui...
titillating learning disabled casino reading party
  01/18/18
It’s not pretax but is tax free growth, which is pretty grea...
Mind-boggling digit ratio
  01/18/18
ty. if you are putting money away specifically for college s...
titillating learning disabled casino reading party
  01/18/18
Pretty much.
Mind-boggling digit ratio
  01/18/18
It’s a fucking handout to the scam education complex
Burgundy marvelous public bath
  01/18/18
...
Racy trump supporter
  01/21/18
How is avoiding a 15-23.8% cap gains tax “not that great of ...
Exciting base
  01/18/18
...
Nubile vermilion native
  01/18/18
shots fired
titillating learning disabled casino reading party
  01/18/18
Rare credited posted from our resident bug litigator
comical carmine school goyim
  01/18/18
OooooooF
Sepia theater
  01/18/18
TitcOOOF
purple location
  01/20/18
Rawr
Cheese-eating Boiling Water Selfie
  01/20/18
First, you are speaking condescendingly, assuming I don’t ha...
Startled contagious queen of the night giraffe
  01/20/18
So you suggest draining a roth ira to fund your kids college...
Emerald soggy school cafeteria
  01/20/18
I’m suggesting there’s not a huge difference between a Roth ...
Startled contagious queen of the night giraffe
  01/20/18
Okay ill agree that you should first max a 401k, then roth i...
Emerald soggy school cafeteria
  01/20/18
Lol
Deranged lodge
  01/20/18
Spics_are_stupid.txt
Multi-colored bright state
  01/20/18
What you are essentially saying is most people can’t save fo...
Jade round eye crotch
  01/20/18
Julia is remarkably dumb, news at eleven
Judgmental snowy regret principal's office
  01/20/18
Your post is incoherent. Most people on this site are not t...
Startled contagious queen of the night giraffe
  01/20/18
You are accusing me of being incoherent? You made some cl...
Jade round eye crotch
  01/20/18
You should get a tit job and become a "personal finance...
Racy trump supporter
  01/21/18
...
blue property
  01/21/18
...
costumed den
  01/21/18
You do understand that the limit you keep referring to is a ...
costumed den
  01/21/18
...
Insane sanctuary old irish cottage
  03/26/18
It's pretty sad that it took Julia 2 days to come up with a ...
excitant iridescent sandwich trailer park
  01/20/18
"Just fund your retirement and college from the same $5...
Supple Canary Quadroon Therapy
  01/20/18
You’re completely missing the point. If you’re middle income...
Startled contagious queen of the night giraffe
  01/20/18
Everyone here is $400k in-house
Fluffy idiot plaza
  01/20/18
We should take a poll of how many people earn in excess of t...
Startled contagious queen of the night giraffe
  01/20/18
So are you middle income? I though this whole thread was pre...
Insane sanctuary old irish cottage
  03/26/18
You're tossing a credential that every sales'y "financi...
abnormal big hominid stage
  01/20/18
Uhh, CFPs absolutely recommend portfolio compositions.
Startled contagious queen of the night giraffe
  01/20/18
CFA = designs the composition of risk-based portfolios CF...
abnormal big hominid stage
  01/21/18
pretty good example of 99% of financial planners being flame...
duck-like mental disorder
  01/20/18
She’s an unadulterated retard.
Judgmental snowy regret principal's office
  01/20/18
My reasoning to not contribute to an IRA is unrelated to the...
Startled contagious queen of the night giraffe
  01/20/18
By the time your kid is college-age, your husband will be in...
harsh avocado sweet tailpipe
  01/20/18
You guys think he’s much older than he is. He’s only about a...
Startled contagious queen of the night giraffe
  01/20/18
So he’ll be what? 70 or so when your kid starts college?
harsh avocado sweet tailpipe
  01/20/18
65. I'll be 54.
Startled contagious queen of the night giraffe
  01/20/18
lol, jfc
harsh avocado sweet tailpipe
  01/20/18
Why should someone who can afford to save in both a Roth and...
duck-like mental disorder
  01/20/18
If you can save in both, you absolutely should. If you can’t...
Startled contagious queen of the night giraffe
  01/20/18
You do understand that the limit you keep referring to is a ...
costumed den
  01/21/18
If you have a high net worth there is a huge benefit to a 52...
Jade round eye crotch
  01/21/18
You’re totally out of your element here. 529s don’t benefit...
Exciting base
  01/21/18
Wrong, wrong, wrong. There are limits on contributions based...
Startled contagious queen of the night giraffe
  01/21/18
...but you can just start another plan.
costumed den
  01/21/18
Except that for a Roth IRA you have to wait until you are 59...
titillating learning disabled casino reading party
  01/20/18
No, you can withdraw for qualified educational expenses from...
Startled contagious queen of the night giraffe
  01/20/18
You don’t have to pay the penalty but you do have to pay inc...
Jade round eye crotch
  01/20/18
wait so if you withdraw early but use for qualified educatio...
titillating learning disabled casino reading party
  01/20/18
That is exactly what I said.
Startled contagious queen of the night giraffe
  01/20/18
do you have to pay tax on the gains when you withdraw from a...
titillating learning disabled casino reading party
  01/20/18
Not if you use it for a qualifying expense
Jade round eye crotch
  01/21/18
Yes, and you left out the key difference for why someone wou...
Jade round eye crotch
  01/21/18
Seriously. I'd be fucking pissed if I paid an "advisor...
stirring bespoke turdskin puppy
  01/21/18
but julia isnt a financial advisor. she's a self proclaimed...
titillating learning disabled casino reading party
  01/21/18
yeah this is a pretty significant advantage of 529 plans. th...
titillating learning disabled casino reading party
  01/21/18
You can only withdraw the CONTRIBUTIONS from a Roth tax free...
Exciting base
  01/21/18
not true
Misunderstood Buff Elastic Band Place Of Business
  01/20/18
looks like i self pwned on this.
titillating learning disabled casino reading party
  01/20/18
is this flame? I really can't tell
Drab nursing home pozpig
  01/20/18
also lol @ using "personal finance expert" as of t...
titillating learning disabled casino reading party
  01/20/18
That’s what all the publications that quote me for financial...
Startled contagious queen of the night giraffe
  01/20/18
I can sort of understand better why you defend media bullshi...
stirring bespoke turdskin puppy
  01/21/18
Julia has the credited response. Max out the more flexible ...
hideous bawdyhouse
  01/20/18
Cr. It’s not a complicated concept. If you can only choose o...
Startled contagious queen of the night giraffe
  01/20/18
Not always.
Jade round eye crotch
  01/20/18
Sure it's not complicated if you don't take into account pay...
stirring bespoke turdskin puppy
  01/21/18
Blah blah blah, non responsive. I’m well aware of how 529s ...
Exciting base
  01/21/18
Exactly. The whole “oh, gains on $300K, who cares, chump cha...
costumed den
  01/21/18
You don’t do the backdoor roth?
Jade round eye crotch
  01/21/18
I have a Roth 401k that I contribute about 25% of my yearly ...
Exciting base
  01/21/18
Yea, if you already have a traditional Ira probably doesn’t ...
Jade round eye crotch
  01/21/18
PERSONAL | FINANCE | EXPERT pack it up boys we're done here...
blue property
  01/21/18
180
Fluffy idiot plaza
  01/20/18
...
Maroon box office volcanic crater
  01/21/18
I put in like $1k a month. Been doing it since our daughter...
startling lettuce
  01/18/18
$500/mo from me. $5k/yr from my parents. Still might not b...
blathering pit
  01/18/18
Brother, things are only going to get worse
Judgmental snowy regret principal's office
  01/18/18
this is scary to think about.
titillating learning disabled casino reading party
  01/18/18
Opt out, BROTHER. It's a scam. Let them find a skill they ...
purple location
  01/20/18
Seconded.
Racy trump supporter
  01/21/18
Dude your parents are pumping $5k/yr? I mean not a huge dea...
Massive glittery macaca nibblets
  01/18/18
don't you make like 500k a year or something
puce arousing ticket booth
  01/18/18
...
Cheese-eating Boiling Water Selfie
  01/20/18
$1000/month per kid plus a little extra each year. Fucking ...
Mind-boggling digit ratio
  01/18/18
Ducking retarded. By the time your kids are in college eve...
Burgundy marvelous public bath
  01/18/18
1. I’m rich. 2. Appropriate Moniker.
Mind-boggling digit ratio
  01/18/18
zero
Misunderstood Buff Elastic Band Place Of Business
  01/18/18
I'll start putting in money if the kid is confirmed non-auti...
Violent crackhouse nowag
  01/18/18
Zippola. Won a lottery so my kid gets fully funded 4 years ...
gaped mentally impaired piazza jew
  01/18/18
(Guy who married into African blood)
Burgundy marvelous public bath
  01/18/18
Explain?
costumed den
  01/21/18
Zero. They can take out loans if they value paying $80,000...
Burgundy marvelous public bath
  01/18/18
$1,000/mo. Second kid coming in June. I’m fucked.
duck-like mental disorder
  01/18/18
$200/month since birth. Two kids. Will look to up it p...
Cracking mother
  01/18/18
0
Yapping field
  01/18/18
If the kid dies do you get the money back?
Slate swashbuckling set
  01/18/18
It’s transferable without penalty. And if you want to withdr...
Mind-boggling digit ratio
  01/18/18
You pay tax on the gains but no penalty
Jade round eye crotch
  01/20/18
It gets put in the boomer’s social security fund
Emerald soggy school cafeteria
  01/18/18
"Fuh-rat-ree-side? Hey pops, you're pretty smart, what...
Zippy lay
  01/18/18
Merit scholarship or CUNY. Fuck 529s.
Sooty outnumbered hospital french chef
  01/18/18
lol @ you reproduxing
comical carmine school goyim
  01/18/18
If they get a merit scholarship, you can withdraw that amoun...
Jade round eye crotch
  01/20/18
You idiots realize when your kids apply to college in 15 yea...
White Institution
  01/18/18
Cr also fuck this niggerkike country
Sepia theater
  01/18/18
lol @ them limiting it to 529s. You arent sufficiently cyni...
Mind-boggling digit ratio
  01/20/18
...
Misunderstood Buff Elastic Band Place Of Business
  01/20/18
I have a hard time seeing these big colleges moving away fro...
Jade round eye crotch
  01/20/18
even now it counts as an asset for FAFSA but 401(k), 403(b),...
Hairraiser house-broken parlour
  01/20/18
Good info!
alcoholic milk
  01/20/18
Planning for minor emancipation is underrated.
Supple Canary Quadroon Therapy
  01/20/18
a) they aren't minors by the time they're in college b) i...
puce arousing ticket booth
  01/20/18
And this is why Julia's way, outlined above, is more CR.
Misunderstood Buff Elastic Band Place Of Business
  01/20/18
i agreed with her reasoning for the most part, anyway not s...
soul-stirring insecure house legal warrant
  01/21/18
Lol at our fraud government
Jade round eye crotch
  01/20/18
This post is underrated on multiple levels.
Disgusting multi-billionaire
  01/20/18
$1,167 per month. No kids. If I don't have kids, it will go ...
alcoholic milk
  01/20/18
NIGGER AT TODAY'S PRICES U COULD BE BUYING 1 ETH PER MONTH
duck-like mental disorder
  01/20/18
...
Sepia theater
  01/21/18
The way private schools work is the charge $50,000 tuition, ...
alcoholic milk
  01/20/18
What "elite" colleges do you have in mind?
Supple Canary Quadroon Therapy
  01/20/18
Carleton, St Olaf, Gustavus, Macalester
alcoholic milk
  01/20/18
He asked about elite colleges
Judgmental snowy regret principal's office
  01/20/18
...
federal fuchsia tattoo
  01/20/18
...
Mind-boggling digit ratio
  01/20/18
Explain this; I'd assume the 529 payment needs to be made to...
abnormal big hominid stage
  01/20/18
If your child gets a scholarship for X dollars, the parents ...
alcoholic milk
  01/20/18
You still need to pay tax on the gains for that type of with...
Jade round eye crotch
  01/20/18
tyty.
alcoholic milk
  01/20/18
Didn't want to get into 529 v. UGMA, but I 100% went for UGM...
Pontificating Brunch
  01/20/18
"529 basically worthless at Naval Academy or West Point...
alcoholic milk
  01/20/18
oh cool, didn't know that was a new law (well new as in 2003...
Pontificating Brunch
  01/20/18
New York's 529 is with vanguard
Pearly Masturbator
  01/20/18
You forgot the biggest drawback of a UGMA: your kid owns the...
Exciting base
  03/26/18
10k/year (up to state tax benefit in NY).
Stimulating Rehab Clown
  01/20/18
I max it out for 2 kids 2500/month each (60k per year). I k...
concupiscible hateful garrison headpube
  01/20/18
How old are you that student loans weren't available?
Pearly Masturbator
  01/20/18
Fair point - they were probably available. But I didn't wan...
concupiscible hateful garrison headpube
  01/20/18
Same - NYS tax benefit. I should probably do more honestly.
Jade round eye crotch
  01/21/18
yes
Magical unhinged parlor
  04/24/18
lol @ paying for my kid's college....scholarship or trade sc...
Vibrant crimson stead people who are hurt
  01/20/18
As noted above you can withdraw money if your brilliant kid ...
Jade round eye crotch
  01/21/18
nokidmo here but I put 1000 every year for my nephew and nie...
Translucent temple laser beams
  01/20/18
I should probably start doing this for my nephew. It’s not h...
Mind-boggling digit ratio
  01/21/18
That’s very generous
Jade round eye crotch
  01/21/18
yeah i'd be a horrible dad but am a great uncle; last summer...
Translucent temple laser beams
  01/21/18
Zero. They can pay for college themselves like I did. Wil...
Racy trump supporter
  01/21/18
Is that true? I was old as shit when I went to law school a...
Mind-boggling digit ratio
  01/21/18
Yep. I never once had to ask my parents for financial info....
Racy trump supporter
  01/21/18
You shouldn't have needed to provide your parents info if ge...
Racy trump supporter
  01/21/18
100-plus poast thread!
Judgmental snowy regret principal's office
  01/21/18
$1,000/mo. $100/mo in a 529 for niece whose parents can't g...
cyan metal stock car
  03/26/18
Higher education is flame.
Diverse erotic whorehouse
  03/26/18
it is but good luck avoiding it
Jade round eye crotch
  03/26/18
Guy who never had this poaster - https://goodmenproject....
Insane sanctuary old irish cottage
  03/26/18
...
fishy hairless national ape
  04/24/18
holy shit
fighting charismatic locale
  04/24/18
...
Judgmental snowy regret principal's office
  08/07/18
Lmao at Julia holy shit
thirsty know-it-all office sex offender
  12/15/19


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Date: January 18th, 2018 8:53 PM
Author: Judgmental snowy regret principal's office

Inspired by the Utah thread

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35185897)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 8:55 PM
Author: Sapphire sick locus

Don't have a kid, but I already put in $100 a month.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35185911)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 8:56 PM
Author: Judgmental snowy regret principal's office

Wut?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35185916)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 1:22 PM
Author: Adventurous liquid oxygen orchestra pit

Flame. You need a beneficiary SS# to set one up

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35197007)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 3:52 PM
Author: concupiscible hateful garrison headpube

you can just name yourself and change it to the kid later

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35198014)



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Date: January 22nd, 2018 7:05 AM
Author: Big-titted saffron jap library

TCR

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35208107)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 8:59 PM
Author: purple location

FIL is doing that. 150/mo since 3 months old. Assuming, of course, she is even interested in college by then. I have a sense college may not be the be all end all in 15 years.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35185945)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 9:01 PM
Author: titillating learning disabled casino reading party

i have a eth wallet for each kid and transfer a little bit each month.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35185952)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 11:36 PM
Author: hideous bawdyhouse

CR

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35187088)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 9:04 PM
Author: Exciting base

Max of $28k/year. Should’ve superfunded it in retrospect. The returns would’ve been ridiculous. He’s only 2 and has over $100k lol.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35185973)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 9:18 PM
Author: Judgmental snowy regret principal's office

Does CA give you a tax break on 529 deposits?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35186075)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 10:57 PM
Author: Exciting base

Nope no tax breaks unfortunately but the expense ratios for the CA plan are pretty rock bottom (even better than vanguard’s).

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35186795)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 9:21 PM
Author: Startled contagious queen of the night giraffe

Zero.

Either his dad will pay for college or I’ll contribute out of my general pot of savings once he’s 18 and headed to school. 529 plans aren’t that great of a deal, anyhow.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35186090)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 9:22 PM
Author: Judgmental snowy regret principal's office

bizarre post

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35186103)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 9:24 PM
Author: Mind-boggling digit ratio

Are you divorced?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35186123)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 9:27 PM
Author: Startled contagious queen of the night giraffe

No

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35186136)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 9:30 PM
Author: titillating learning disabled casino reading party

why not? i don't know that much about 529 plans and am genuinely curious as a kid haver. my understanding is that it's pretax contribution and tax free growth and no tax on distribution provided it's used for qualified educational expenses. Seems like a good deal for anyone planning to go to college.



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35186154)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 9:31 PM
Author: Mind-boggling digit ratio

It’s not pretax but is tax free growth, which is pretty great if you can front load it. Some states make it pretax wrt state tax.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35186167)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 9:32 PM
Author: titillating learning disabled casino reading party

ty. if you are putting money away specifically for college seems like a no brainer then, right?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35186174)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 9:33 PM
Author: Mind-boggling digit ratio

Pretty much.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35186182)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 9:33 PM
Author: Burgundy marvelous public bath

It’s a fucking handout to the scam education complex

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35186190)



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Date: January 21st, 2018 6:06 AM
Author: Racy trump supporter



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Date: January 18th, 2018 10:56 PM
Author: Exciting base

How is avoiding a 15-23.8% cap gains tax “not that great of a deal”?

Don’t understand how somebody who is so financially illiterate writes articles for “finance blogs”

If either you or your husband plans to pay for any part of college (or private school k-12 under new tax plan), it is a no brainer to use a 529 plan.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35186777)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 11:17 PM
Author: Nubile vermilion native



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Date: January 18th, 2018 11:24 PM
Author: titillating learning disabled casino reading party

shots fired

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35187026)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 11:34 PM
Author: comical carmine school goyim

Rare credited posted from our resident bug litigator

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35187080)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 11:49 PM
Author: Sepia theater

OooooooF

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Date: January 20th, 2018 9:49 AM
Author: purple location

TitcOOOF

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Date: January 20th, 2018 8:00 AM
Author: Cheese-eating Boiling Water Selfie

Rawr

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35195531)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 9:34 AM
Author: Startled contagious queen of the night giraffe

First, you are speaking condescendingly, assuming I don’t have a clear rationale or understanding of what I say. Second, I don’t “write for financial blogs”. I am a personal finance expert, and go on the Today Show, ABC News, Bloomberg, get quoted regularly in Forbes, Inc, Entrepreneur, US News & World Report , etc. I also host financial radio and TV shows and will officially be a CFP in two months.

Now, as to your original question, it is you that is being financially illiterate if you don’t understand the alternatives to 529 plans. Their benefits are not utterly unique - in fact, unless you’re a top 1% earner, all of the same benefits can be had from a Roth IRA. If you are a top 1% earner, then fine, a 529 makes sense, but if you over- contribute and end up not needing all of the monies for qualified educational expenses, you’ll need to pay cap gains and income tax on it, anyhow. In your case, it sounds like you’ve over contributed if you already have $100k at age two. The kid will not need millions for his education, most states limit you to about 300k, and you’ll end up paying cap gains and taxes on the excess money, either way. It only makes sense for you to continue contributing if he’ll be attending private K-12 and you use up the money along the way, because compounding over time for college will create the same difficulty. Or, you’d better hope he has a sibling or other family member to whom you can roll-over/ gift the excess funds.

In short, 529 plans are really only of value to top earners who intend on contributing more than the Roth IRA limits per year, and wouldn’t benefit from education-related tax deductions, anyhow. For everyone else, just dip into your Roth for college tuition. If you’re saving enough that you can max out a 401k plus a Roth every year for retirement savings, then you’re likely in the top 1% earner category and would do well with a 529.

This is clearly an over-simplification of a complex topic and their are nuances which would alter my advice, such as minor tax rate implications, deductions, need-based financial aid, quality of 529 plans offered by your state, etc.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35195764)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 9:36 AM
Author: Emerald soggy school cafeteria

So you suggest draining a roth ira to fund your kids college? Wow.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35195776)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 9:43 AM
Author: Startled contagious queen of the night giraffe

I’m suggesting there’s not a huge difference between a Roth IRA and a 529 for middle-income earners, and that only people who can afford to contribute to both beyond maxing out a 401k need a 529.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35195816)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 9:53 AM
Author: Emerald soggy school cafeteria

Okay ill agree that you should first max a 401k, then roth ira, then 529. I would rather tell my kid to get scholarships and go to community college for 2 years rather than drain my retirement (roth) to fund college though.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35195875)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 9:43 AM
Author: Deranged lodge

Lol

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35195818)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 9:39 AM
Author: Multi-colored bright state

Spics_are_stupid.txt

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35195789)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 9:47 AM
Author: Jade round eye crotch

What you are essentially saying is most people can’t save for both retirement and their kids college expenses, so they should cannibalize their retirement savings for college expenses.

The point of the 529 is to incentivize people to tighten their belts and save for both.

These middle class people you are referring to aren’t going to save too much in a 529 - they are much more likely to not save enough and have to take out predatory loans. Even if they did, they can move move the 529 to their grandchildren if they need to. Worst case they pay a penalty but benefit from tax deferral.

The hypothetical middle class family that saves too much, and has no grandchildren reflects a very small sample size.

Oh and Nutellas kids are almost certainly going to spend millions on their education. Most people on here would benefit. So saying “it’s not a great deal” and then clarifying that you only meant poor people isn’t really helpful. My guess is you also make enough where you should be contributing.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35195847)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 10:47 AM
Author: Judgmental snowy regret principal's office

Julia is remarkably dumb, news at eleven

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35196073)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 2:04 PM
Author: Startled contagious queen of the night giraffe

Your post is incoherent.

Most people on this site are not top 1% income earners. Almost everyone below that level should be fairly indifferent between a Roth or funding a 529 first. Since most people can’t do both, the better choice is the Roth, since the monies can be used for either purpose. You can not withdraw from a 529 for retirement purposes without penalties.

Most states cap 529s at about $300k. If youre high income and expect to need more than that, you should draw down contributions to your Roth second in order to achieve similar tax benefits.



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35197256)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 3:08 PM
Author: Jade round eye crotch

You are accusing me of being incoherent?

You made some claim about how 529s are risky which I was debunking.

Now you say you should fund a roth before a 529. That’s a complicated question. Let’s say we take your example where you don’t have enough to do both. Let’s also say you actually need to use the entire balance to pay for college expenses. You will pay more tax using a Roth IRA to do this if you are withdrawing the amounts before 59 1/2, because you will pay tax on the earnings. For a 529, as long as it’s used for an approved expense, you don’t pay tax on the earnings. In addition, many states offer a deduction for the 529, which you don’t get if you use the roth as your college savings account.

Also, someone might want to contribute to a traditional IRA and get the tax deduction. That would prevent them from using a Roth, and a traditional Ira is not a good college savings account. So for those people, it might make sense to do a 529 as well.

That doesn’t mean you should always pick one over the other, but to say the benefits aren’t that great is silly, especially if you are talking about “middle income Earners” where every dollar matters.

Also you seem to be assuming that people on here aren’t in 1% so they can’t afford to fund both. That’s a bunch of bullshit. A lot of people (especially on here) can afford to fund a Roth IRA and put some amount ($50? $1000?) into a 529. That’s what the person who started this thread was asking.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35197678)



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Date: January 21st, 2018 6:09 AM
Author: Racy trump supporter

You should get a tit job and become a "personal finance expert".

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35201605)



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Date: January 21st, 2018 4:35 PM
Author: blue property



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35204008)



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Date: January 21st, 2018 4:41 PM
Author: costumed den



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35204048)



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Date: January 21st, 2018 4:42 PM
Author: costumed den

You do understand that the limit you keep referring to is a ****CONTRIBUTION**** limit? There’s no penalty if the growth exceeds it. Pass it on to the grandkids if there’s excess!

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35204051)



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Date: March 26th, 2018 11:18 AM
Author: Insane sanctuary old irish cottage



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35690877)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 11:34 AM
Author: excitant iridescent sandwich trailer park

It's pretty sad that it took Julia 2 days to come up with a response and this is the best she could muster.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35196332)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 11:38 AM
Author: Supple Canary Quadroon Therapy

"Just fund your retirement and college from the same $5,500 yearly contribution!" said the personal finance expert.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35196348)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 1:52 PM
Author: Startled contagious queen of the night giraffe

You’re completely missing the point. If you’re middle income, you likely can’t afford both. In such a case, might as well fund a Roth first. It is more flexible and won’t screw you as badly if you need the money for any number of other purposes. Plus, you get many of the same tax benefits

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35197190)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 2:03 PM
Author: Fluffy idiot plaza

Everyone here is $400k in-house

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35197248)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 2:05 PM
Author: Startled contagious queen of the night giraffe

We should take a poll of how many people earn in excess of the Roth single earner phase -out. I bet you most do not.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35197263)



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Date: March 26th, 2018 11:19 AM
Author: Insane sanctuary old irish cottage

So are you middle income? I though this whole thread was premised on the fact that you weren't contributing because it wasn't that great of a deal? however, the only examples you give of it not being a great deal are for people who can't afford to do it.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35690884)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 12:01 PM
Author: abnormal big hominid stage

You're tossing a credential that every sales'y "financial planner" has as some sort of indication that you know anything about finances? Maybe if you were a CFA, like folks that actually think up the portfolio composition that CFP hucksters push out to their clients then you'd have a bit more standing.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35196465)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 1:50 PM
Author: Startled contagious queen of the night giraffe

Uhh, CFPs absolutely recommend portfolio compositions.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35197181)



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Date: January 21st, 2018 6:01 AM
Author: abnormal big hominid stage

CFA = designs the composition of risk-based portfolios

CFP + takes ~20 or so portfolios designed by CFAs and sells them as "financial advisory". CFP = sales person.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35201597)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 12:05 PM
Author: duck-like mental disorder

pretty good example of 99% of financial planners being flame

i'd note that julia's own reasoning doesn't support her own decision not to contribute to a 529 - from what i understand she and her husband are high earners. the diatribe she posted defending her claim that 529s aren't a good deal is premised on someone being a relatively low earner who can't contribute to both a roth and 529 (which she and her husband certainly can).

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35196476)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 12:22 PM
Author: Judgmental snowy regret principal's office

She’s an unadulterated retard.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35196560)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 1:50 PM
Author: Startled contagious queen of the night giraffe

My reasoning to not contribute to an IRA is unrelated to the sample situation posted above. Also, I’m not a top 1% earner, so the Roth would still be a fair alternative:/choice in my situation, except that Pennsylvania has some of the most favorable 529 structures in the country. My reasoning to not contribute is:

1) My husband has tons of money saved. By the time my kid is college-aged, we will have easy access to as much as he’ll need. Sure, putting some in a 529 will shield it from cap gains, but again, it won’t make a difference to us in 16 years. Cap gains on a 300k account will be chump change. Now, buying educational credits might be a better deal for us. But again, we can do that at anytime, and anyhow, we are not price sensitive.

2) I do not earn enough to contribute to a 529 meaningfully.



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35197177)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 1:56 PM
Author: harsh avocado sweet tailpipe

By the time your kid is college-age, your husband will be in a nursing home, which ain’t cheap. Your little autist is fucked.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35197210)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 1:58 PM
Author: Startled contagious queen of the night giraffe

You guys think he’s much older than he is. He’s only about a decade older than me, but is fair-skinned.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35197222)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 3:31 PM
Author: harsh avocado sweet tailpipe

So he’ll be what? 70 or so when your kid starts college?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35197867)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 3:54 PM
Author: Startled contagious queen of the night giraffe

65. I'll be 54.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35198032)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 4:00 PM
Author: harsh avocado sweet tailpipe

lol, jfc

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35198074)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 2:02 PM
Author: duck-like mental disorder

Why should someone who can afford to save in both a Roth and a 529 (by no means do you need to be a 1%er to do this) forgo a 529 and use a Roth to save for college instead of as a retirement vehicle?

Why would you not fund both?

Even in your rich husband’s situation, you’re going to forgo a vehicle that shields some of the tax liability. How is that better than just funding a 529?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35197241)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 2:15 PM
Author: Startled contagious queen of the night giraffe

If you can save in both, you absolutely should. If you can’t, then it becomes a highly personal calculation which to save in first. My argument is that you should max Roth first, then anything leftover should go to a 529. You can use a Roth for either college or retirement without penalty; a 529 can only be used for the former.

A 529 is limited to about 300k. Cap gains on the contributions might be $20-30k at most. You’ll pay that much in penalties and taxes if it goes unused for any reason. If you have a high net worth, there’s not a huge benefit there.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35197326)



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Date: January 21st, 2018 4:47 PM
Author: costumed den

You do understand that the limit you keep referring to is a ****CONTRIBUTION**** limit? There’s no penalty if the growth exceeds it. Pass it on to the grandkids if there’s excess!

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35204089)



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Date: January 21st, 2018 4:52 PM
Author: Jade round eye crotch

If you have a high net worth there is a huge benefit to a 529. You can use it for kids and grand kids and great grandkids. All the growth over decades is tax free.

There is a reason why obama wanted to gut the 529 program to prevent rich people from using it (after he and his wife had already prefunded the 529s for their daughters). And there is a reason why there was tremendous pushback that prevented him from doing so.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35204130)



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Date: January 21st, 2018 6:19 PM
Author: Exciting base

You’re totally out of your element here. 529s don’t benefit the middle class who can’t save for both retirement and college but the rich benefit BIGLY from the tax free growth.

There is no limit to the growth in 529 plans. There is only a limit on contributions. So this $300k “limit” you keep talking about doesn’t factor in market appreciation. In CA the limit is $475k in contributions but the growth can be millions of dollars if you keep letting it appreciate. And that $475k is per beneficiary, so you can start as many as you like and get millions in tax free growth. It’s cap gains on millions of dollars not $300k. High net worth people don’t just use it as a vehicle for tax free growth for their children’s expenses but grandchildren and nieces and nephews etc. you can also keep changing beneficiaries until you use it up.

I also don’t know where you’re estimating cap gains on $300k as only $20-$30k. The top rate is 23.8%. But you know, even if it’s “only” $20-30k, LOL at a “personal finance expert” writing off such cap gains taxes as a drop in the bucket.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35204741)



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Date: January 21st, 2018 7:13 PM
Author: Startled contagious queen of the night giraffe

Wrong, wrong, wrong. There are limits on contributions based on total account value - usually thresholds at which you can no longer contribute - usually about $400-450k in most states. So, even if you don’t max out contributions, once that plan has a value of $400k+ ( varies by state), the plan will no longer accept contributions. But this is common knowledge, and any idiot ( including those like me) knows this.

I won’t even get to the rest of your post, because it appears you don’t even understand the basic rules of 529 plans, so it’s not worth debating an uninformed person.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35205148)



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Date: January 21st, 2018 11:13 PM
Author: costumed den

...but you can just start another plan.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35207048)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 1:17 PM
Author: titillating learning disabled casino reading party

Except that for a Roth IRA you have to wait until you are 59.5 to withdraw without penalties.

Of course your husband is already past that age and you will be by the time your kid goes to college so i see how your rationale works for you though i don't think it applies to most people.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35196975)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 1:46 PM
Author: Startled contagious queen of the night giraffe

No, you can withdraw for qualified educational expenses from any IRA which you’ve held for 5 years or longer at any age without penalty. If you have a Roth IRA today that you’ve had for at least five years, you’re set to do this.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35197156)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 3:11 PM
Author: Jade round eye crotch

You don’t have to pay the penalty but you do have to pay income tax. For the roth they would be on any gains. You can withdraw the contributions tax free first

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35197700)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 3:53 PM
Author: titillating learning disabled casino reading party

wait so if you withdraw early but use for qualified educational expenses you are penalized by having to pay tax on the gains?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35198025)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 3:54 PM
Author: Startled contagious queen of the night giraffe

That is exactly what I said.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35198028)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 3:55 PM
Author: titillating learning disabled casino reading party

do you have to pay tax on the gains when you withdraw from a 529?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35198034)



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Date: January 21st, 2018 4:43 PM
Author: Jade round eye crotch

Not if you use it for a qualifying expense

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35204059)



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Date: January 21st, 2018 4:54 PM
Author: Jade round eye crotch

Yes, and you left out the key difference for why someone would use a 529 instead of a Roth IRA

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35204138)



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Date: January 21st, 2018 11:45 PM
Author: stirring bespoke turdskin puppy

Seriously. I'd be fucking pissed if I paid an "advisor" to advise me in that manner.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35207177)



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Date: January 21st, 2018 11:50 PM
Author: titillating learning disabled casino reading party

but julia isnt a financial advisor. she's a self proclaimed expert, attractive and a very good self-promoter. Even the place she works is financial advice for poors. And despite bragging about other networks seeking her expertise, the only thing i could find was her being interviewed about how to conduct a yard sale.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35207193)



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Date: January 21st, 2018 11:45 PM
Author: titillating learning disabled casino reading party

yeah this is a pretty significant advantage of 529 plans. the whole goal of a roth ira is having tax exempt gains. whats the point of using it as a college savings vehicle if you have to pay tax on the withdrawals likely right in your prime earning years?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35207178)



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Date: January 21st, 2018 6:36 PM
Author: Exciting base

You can only withdraw the CONTRIBUTIONS from a Roth tax free without penalty (since it’s already been taxed) for education expenses, so the $5500/year. 529 allows you to withdraw the growth tax free which is

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35204839)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 2:03 PM
Author: Misunderstood Buff Elastic Band Place Of Business

not true

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35197249)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 3:06 PM
Author: titillating learning disabled casino reading party

looks like i self pwned on this.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35197662)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 1:18 PM
Author: Drab nursing home pozpig

is this flame? I really can't tell

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35196983)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 1:20 PM
Author: titillating learning disabled casino reading party

also lol @ using "personal finance expert" as of that is an actual credential and not something you decided to label yourself.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35196993)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 1:45 PM
Author: Startled contagious queen of the night giraffe

That’s what all the publications that quote me for financial advice call me.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35197146)



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Date: January 21st, 2018 11:46 PM
Author: stirring bespoke turdskin puppy

I can sort of understand better why you defend media bullshit now.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35207184)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 2:14 PM
Author: hideous bawdyhouse

Julia has the credited response. Max out the more flexible Roth before dipping into the less flexible savings vehicle.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35197318)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 2:16 PM
Author: Startled contagious queen of the night giraffe

Cr. It’s not a complicated concept. If you can only choose one, the Roth is better.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35197333)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 3:27 PM
Author: Jade round eye crotch

Not always.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35197827)



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Date: January 21st, 2018 11:48 PM
Author: stirring bespoke turdskin puppy

Sure it's not complicated if you don't take into account paying income tax on the money you take out of it for educational expenses (which you won't have to do for a 529). But if you do, it's more complicated.



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35207188)



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Date: January 21st, 2018 11:31 AM
Author: Exciting base

Blah blah blah, non responsive. I’m well aware of how 529s work. My post had nothing to do with ordinary Americans raiding their measly Roth IRAs for educational expenses. I haven’t had the option to fund a Roth in over a decade anyway.

My point was and still is the idiocy of your husband who has the money to contribute using non-529 money for college because the cap gains paid would be “chump change.”I know many people far wealthier than your husband and none of them would ever say saving 23.8% on $300k is “not that good of a deal.” Because if there’s one thing the rich cares about, it’s tax avoidance.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35202400)



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Date: January 21st, 2018 4:53 PM
Author: costumed den

Exactly. The whole “oh, gains on $300K, who cares, chump change” thing is nuts. A “personal finance expert”?!

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35204133)



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Date: January 21st, 2018 4:55 PM
Author: Jade round eye crotch

You don’t do the backdoor roth?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35204155)



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Date: January 21st, 2018 6:27 PM
Author: Exciting base

I have a Roth 401k that I contribute about 25% of my yearly 401k max for tax diversification purposes that I will rollover into my existing Roth IRA in the future. given current tax brackets it doesn’t make financial sense for me to do too much Roth or convert my traditional ira assets into a Roth. but I do some Roth since I will likely gift that to my children and never touch that money.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35204785)



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Date: January 21st, 2018 6:34 PM
Author: Jade round eye crotch

Yea, if you already have a traditional Ira probably doesn’t make sense to convert at this point

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35204820)



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Date: January 21st, 2018 4:33 PM
Author: blue property

PERSONAL | FINANCE | EXPERT

pack it up boys we're done here!

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35204002)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 1:59 PM
Author: Fluffy idiot plaza

180

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35197226)



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Date: January 21st, 2018 11:55 PM
Author: Maroon box office volcanic crater



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35207214)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 9:21 PM
Author: startling lettuce

I put in like $1k a month. Been doing it since our daughter was born. Should have like $300k+ by the time she is ready for college....should be enough for at least the first year.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35186093)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 9:22 PM
Author: blathering pit

$500/mo from me. $5k/yr from my parents. Still might not be enough per the calculators, which is ljl. Really hoping things get straightened out by then.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35186108)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 9:23 PM
Author: Judgmental snowy regret principal's office

Brother, things are only going to get worse

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35186114)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 9:31 PM
Author: titillating learning disabled casino reading party

this is scary to think about.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35186162)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 9:53 AM
Author: purple location

Opt out, BROTHER. It's a scam. Let them find a skill they like and train them for that.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35195874)



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Date: January 21st, 2018 6:12 AM
Author: Racy trump supporter

Seconded.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35201610)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 11:32 PM
Author: Massive glittery macaca nibblets

Dude your parents are pumping $5k/yr? I mean not a huge deal, but nice of them. My parents are SPS BOOMERS.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35187069)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 11:56 PM
Author: puce arousing ticket booth

don't you make like 500k a year or something

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35187201)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 8:01 AM
Author: Cheese-eating Boiling Water Selfie



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35195532)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 9:24 PM
Author: Mind-boggling digit ratio

$1000/month per kid plus a little extra each year. Fucking college.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35186119)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 9:34 PM
Author: Burgundy marvelous public bath

Ducking retarded. By the time your kids are in college everyone will recognize it as a joke

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35186203)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 9:35 PM
Author: Mind-boggling digit ratio

1. I’m rich.

2. Appropriate Moniker.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35186212)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 9:27 PM
Author: Misunderstood Buff Elastic Band Place Of Business

zero

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35186142)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 9:29 PM
Author: Violent crackhouse nowag

I'll start putting in money if the kid is confirmed non-autist.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35186148)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 9:30 PM
Author: gaped mentally impaired piazza jew

Zippola. Won a lottery so my kid gets fully funded 4 years of instate tuition.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35186156)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 9:35 PM
Author: Burgundy marvelous public bath

(Guy who married into African blood)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35186209)



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Date: January 21st, 2018 4:54 PM
Author: costumed den

Explain?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35204152)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 9:31 PM
Author: Burgundy marvelous public bath

Zero. They can take out loans if they value paying $80,000 a year to go to Vassar. Anything I would contribute would reduce their inheritance so it is a wash anyway.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35186169)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 9:37 PM
Author: duck-like mental disorder

$1,000/mo. Second kid coming in June. I’m fucked.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35186231)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 10:02 PM
Author: Cracking mother

$200/month since birth. Two kids.

Will look to up it probably when they start 1st grade and then high school, something like that

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35186392)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 10:50 PM
Author: Yapping field

0

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35186742)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 11:06 PM
Author: Slate swashbuckling set

If the kid dies do you get the money back?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35186867)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 11:11 PM
Author: Mind-boggling digit ratio

It’s transferable without penalty. And if you want to withdraw it’s like a 401k (ie doable but with a penalty)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35186913)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 3:32 PM
Author: Jade round eye crotch

You pay tax on the gains but no penalty

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35197879)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 11:12 PM
Author: Emerald soggy school cafeteria

It gets put in the boomer’s social security fund

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35186920)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 11:06 PM
Author: Zippy lay

"Fuh-rat-ree-side? Hey pops, you're pretty smart, what's this word mean?"

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35186870)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 11:33 PM
Author: Sooty outnumbered hospital french chef

Merit scholarship or CUNY. Fuck 529s.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35187073)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 11:41 PM
Author: comical carmine school goyim

lol @ you reproduxing

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35187110)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 9:56 AM
Author: Jade round eye crotch

If they get a merit scholarship, you can withdraw that amount from a 529 without the penalty. So, you’d at least benefit from the tax deferral and state tax deduction if your state offers one.

https://www.google.com/amp/amp.kiplinger.com/article/college/T002-C001-S001-the-529-plan-scholarship-exception.html

Note I haven’t researched the state deduction recapture rules around using a non qualified withdrawal for a scholarship.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35195891)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 11:42 PM
Author: White Institution

You idiots realize when your kids apply to college in 15 years the admins are just going to look at your 529 assets and charge you that for your first years tuition, right?

You will almost surely be penalized somehow for having that money. Probably half of it will be confiscated to fund diversity coordinators.



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35187120)



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Date: January 18th, 2018 11:50 PM
Author: Sepia theater

Cr also fuck this niggerkike country

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35187164)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 9:44 AM
Author: Mind-boggling digit ratio

lol @ them limiting it to 529s. You arent sufficiently cynical.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35195828)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 2:02 PM
Author: Misunderstood Buff Elastic Band Place Of Business



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35197243)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 9:52 AM
Author: Jade round eye crotch

I have a hard time seeing these big colleges moving away from a base fixed fee model. I am going to be at the top tier rate regardless, so might as well benefit from the tax deferral and NYS tax deduction.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35195870)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 11:37 AM
Author: Hairraiser house-broken parlour

even now it counts as an asset for FAFSA but 401(k), 403(b), IRA, pension, SEP, SIMPLE, Keogh and certain annuities don't so it does negatively affect aid if you may otherwise qualify for some when your kid is college age.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35196343)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 11:39 AM
Author: alcoholic milk

Good info!

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35196350)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 11:44 AM
Author: Supple Canary Quadroon Therapy

Planning for minor emancipation is underrated.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35196389)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 3:42 PM
Author: puce arousing ticket booth

a) they aren't minors by the time they're in college

b) it is EXTREMELY hard to get approved for independent status for financial aid. they will see through some UMC scam bullshit in a heartbeat

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35197945)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 2:03 PM
Author: Misunderstood Buff Elastic Band Place Of Business

And this is why Julia's way, outlined above, is more CR.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35197246)



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Date: January 21st, 2018 5:05 PM
Author: soul-stirring insecure house legal warrant

i agreed with her reasoning for the most part, anyway

not sure if she even knew this aspect against 529

but, considering this, it bolsters her argument significantly, particularly for the non rich

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35204216)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 3:44 PM
Author: Jade round eye crotch

Lol at our fraud government

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35197950)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 8:38 PM
Author: Disgusting multi-billionaire

This post is underrated on multiple levels.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35199569)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 11:25 AM
Author: alcoholic milk

$1,167 per month. No kids. If I don't have kids, it will go to my nieces and nephews. I get a $500 credit on my state taxes.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35196274)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 12:06 PM
Author: duck-like mental disorder

NIGGER AT TODAY'S PRICES U COULD BE BUYING 1 ETH PER MONTH

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35196481)



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Date: January 21st, 2018 6:08 AM
Author: Sepia theater



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35201602)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 11:36 AM
Author: alcoholic milk

The way private schools work is the charge $50,000 tuition, but everyone gets a scholarship for like $30,000. So the parents can withdraw $30,000/yr and spend it on whatever they want. It's a great $cam used by elites who attend elite private colleges.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35196339)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 11:46 AM
Author: Supple Canary Quadroon Therapy

What "elite" colleges do you have in mind?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35196393)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 12:06 PM
Author: alcoholic milk

Carleton, St Olaf, Gustavus, Macalester

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35196480)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 12:23 PM
Author: Judgmental snowy regret principal's office

He asked about elite colleges

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35196572)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 1:27 PM
Author: federal fuchsia tattoo



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35197040)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 1:53 PM
Author: Mind-boggling digit ratio



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35197199)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 11:58 AM
Author: abnormal big hominid stage

Explain this; I'd assume the 529 payment needs to be made to the school (correct me if wrong). If that's the case, are you saying they take the full tuition payment then on the back end issue a refund check for the $30k of scholarship and grant money? Even if that's the case, you'd have to declare that to the IRS. Not seeing how this scam works but would be interested to learn.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35196454)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 12:16 PM
Author: alcoholic milk

If your child gets a scholarship for X dollars, the parents can withdraw X dollars from the 529 tax-free and spend the X dollars on whatever they want (they don't need to spend it on college).

The private schools set high tuition rate and scholarships so the parents can do this.

If you treat the 529 like this, the tax treatment ends up being the same as a Traditional IRA, but you can put away $14,000/yr/child, and you can collect any state tax credits ($500/yr in my state).

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35196533)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 3:41 PM
Author: Jade round eye crotch

You still need to pay tax on the gains for that type of withdrawal, but the 10% penalty is waived

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35197940)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 4:09 PM
Author: alcoholic milk

tyty.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35198143)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 12:04 PM
Author: Pontificating Brunch

Didn't want to get into 529 v. UGMA, but I 100% went for UGMA.

-529 can't be used at CONSERVAHERO schools like Hillsdale, Grove City, Patrick Henry

-529 basically worthless at Naval Academy or West Point

-529 assumes your kid is paying sticker rather than getting significant scholarship/AP credits/community college credits coming in.

-529 limited investment opportunities and higher fees, UGMA I cop dat Vanguard tip.

Yes I also know, maybe you want to pay sticker at your NESCAC like the fucking striver prole you are. But I much prefer the flexibility of the UGMA with the tradeoff of the potentially higher tax liability.

Hate away, XO. :)

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35196474)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 12:20 PM
Author: alcoholic milk

"529 basically worthless at Naval Academy or West Point"

If your kid gets a full ride at a service academy (I think all students do) I think you can withdraw their sticker tuition price tax free and spend it on whatever you want.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35196549)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 12:22 PM
Author: Pontificating Brunch

oh cool, didn't know that was a new law (well new as in 2003 lol) ty

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35196563)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 4:01 PM
Author: Pearly Masturbator

New York's 529 is with vanguard

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35198081)



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Date: March 26th, 2018 11:52 AM
Author: Exciting base

You forgot the biggest drawback of a UGMA: your kid owns the money at 18 and has no obligation to spend it on educational expenses.

529 is still your money.

I have a UGMA/UTMA but only to get the $2200/year of 0% taxes on dividends.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35691057)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 1:23 PM
Author: Stimulating Rehab Clown

10k/year (up to state tax benefit in NY).



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35197008)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 3:31 PM
Author: concupiscible hateful garrison headpube

I max it out for 2 kids 2500/month each (60k per year). I know it's a lot but I'll be done when they're 10 years old. They can use it for grad school or pass it down to their kid(s). My 2 year old has over 100k already due to good returns in the last 2 years so maybe I'll be done even quicker. I didn't have the money to go to any school I got into when I was younger so I'd like them to have the choice.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35197863)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 4:02 PM
Author: Pearly Masturbator

How old are you that student loans weren't available?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35198086)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 4:07 PM
Author: concupiscible hateful garrison headpube

Fair point - they were probably available. But I didn't want to go into significant debt for undergrad when I knew I also wanted to continue to grad school.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35198121)



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Date: January 21st, 2018 4:55 PM
Author: Jade round eye crotch

Same - NYS tax benefit. I should probably do more honestly.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35204159)



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Date: April 24th, 2018 1:49 PM
Author: Magical unhinged parlor

yes

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35909421)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 3:53 PM
Author: Vibrant crimson stead people who are hurt

lol @ paying for my kid's college....scholarship or trade school for cheap or learning coding solo is onyl CR answer

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35198023)



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Date: January 21st, 2018 4:58 PM
Author: Jade round eye crotch

As noted above you can withdraw money if your brilliant kid gets a scholarship.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35204174)



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Date: January 20th, 2018 8:41 PM
Author: Translucent temple laser beams

nokidmo here but I put 1000 every year for my nephew and niece cause their parents are fuck ups

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35199594)



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Date: January 21st, 2018 11:33 AM
Author: Mind-boggling digit ratio

I should probably start doing this for my nephew. It’s not his fault is Dad is a fuck up.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35202404)



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Date: January 21st, 2018 4:59 PM
Author: Jade round eye crotch

That’s very generous

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35204180)



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Date: January 21st, 2018 7:52 PM
Author: Translucent temple laser beams

yeah i'd be a horrible dad but am a great uncle; last summer my brother and his wife went on vacation and i watched them, I loaded them up with sugar and violent tv and photographed them with trump hats and taught them how to play paintball; shitlib brother was pissed but his wife thought it was 180

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35205581)



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Date: January 21st, 2018 6:15 AM
Author: Racy trump supporter

Zero. They can pay for college themselves like I did.

Will strongly encourage military + GI Bill. Once they've been in the military, they will be independent students and not need my financial info for FAFSA.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35201613)



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Date: January 21st, 2018 11:35 AM
Author: Mind-boggling digit ratio

Is that true? I was old as shit when I went to law school and they asked for my parents income/tax info.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35202415)



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Date: January 21st, 2018 6:58 PM
Author: Racy trump supporter

Yep. I never once had to ask my parents for financial info. I even got Pell grants.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35205004)



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Date: January 21st, 2018 11:53 PM
Author: Racy trump supporter

You shouldn't have needed to provide your parents info if getting a JD.

Here's my citation:

https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/sites/default/files/fafsa-dependency.pdf

This may be a 180 lifehack

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35207210)



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Date: January 21st, 2018 4:31 PM
Author: Judgmental snowy regret principal's office

100-plus poast thread!

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35203990)



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Date: March 26th, 2018 11:21 AM
Author: cyan metal stock car

$1,000/mo. $100/mo in a 529 for niece whose parents can't get their shit together. Second kid of my own coming soon

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35690890)



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Date: March 26th, 2018 11:25 AM
Author: Diverse erotic whorehouse

Higher education is flame.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35690920)



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Date: March 26th, 2018 11:41 AM
Author: Jade round eye crotch

it is but good luck avoiding it

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35690995)



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Date: March 26th, 2018 2:08 PM
Author: Insane sanctuary old irish cottage

Guy who never had this poaster -

https://goodmenproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/13397_10152909315407683_3397520932863375677_n-001.jpg

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35692339)



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Date: April 24th, 2018 1:13 PM
Author: fishy hairless national ape



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35909125)



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Date: April 24th, 2018 1:15 PM
Author: fighting charismatic locale

holy shit

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=3864057&forum_id=2#35909137)



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Date: August 7th, 2018 9:15 PM
Author: Judgmental snowy regret principal's office



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Date: December 15th, 2019 4:59 PM
Author: thirsty know-it-all office sex offender

Lmao at Julia holy shit

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