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529 Plans for Trade School and Apprenticeship Costs
Most families think 529 plans are only for four-year college tuition. But in 2026, trade schools, apprenticeships, and certificate programs are all qualified expenses. Lucas and Luna walk through the rules, the savings potential, and a real-world example: a Cleveland plumbing apprentice saving $8,000 in tax-advantaged growth over two years. They also cover the $10,000 lifetime limit for apprenticeship costs, how to document expenses for the IRS, and why this strategy is underused. If today's episode helped you see a new path for education funding, consider supporting the show at buy me a…
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