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1 day agoClark Howard Says Dump Your Coverdell ESA for a 529 Plan: Here's Why
The Coverdell ESA is largely considered obsolete compared to the more flexible 529 college-savings plan.
One Redditor suggested putting $50,000 into a 529 plan the day your child is born and then forgetting about it. Of course, you have to put the money into a good ETF for the funds to compound, but if you do that, you may have enough money for your child's college education.
"The Reddit user expressed concern that the $200K he saved might not be sufficient, as other parents reportedly provide significant financial support, including lavish spending on cars and extra allowances."