As a parent, it's natural to want to give your children the best of everything. That means being able to pay for their education and also, being able to put a comfortable roof over their heads.

You may be in the habit of steadily funding a 529 plan for your children's schooling. These plans offer the benefit of tax-free investment gains and withdrawals on funds used to cover qualifying education expenses.

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