Retirement Done Right w/ David & Pat
Retirement Done Right is the podcast for smart, proactive retirees and pre-retirees who want to maximize their wealth, time, and lifestyle. Hosted by David Rath, CMT, CFA and Patrick Kalish, CFP® from Continuum Wealth Advisors, LLC, this show dives deep into retirement planning, investing, Social Security strategies, tax-efficient withdrawals, healthcare costs, and more—so you can retire with confidence.
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Retirement Done Right w/ David & Pat
How 529s Can Be A Retirement Tool
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5 Key Takeaways:
- Flexibility is the Name of the Game: The fear of "overfunding" a 529 is gone. Unused education savings can now kickstart a child's (or your own) Roth IRA, providing a powerful head start on retirement.
- The 15-Year Rule is Critical: The 529 account must be open for at least 15 years before any conversions can occur. This is a long-term strategy, not a quick fix.
- Earned Income Requirement: The beneficiary must have earned income (from a job) equal to the amount being converted in that year, aligning with standard Roth IRA contribution rules.
- No Income Phase-Outs: This strategy works even if your income is too high to contribute directly to a Roth IRA—making it a powerful backdoor for high earners willing to plan decades ahead.
- The Power of Compounding: $35,000 invested at 7% growth over 30 years grows to over $250,000—and in a Roth IRA, those withdrawals can be completely tax-free in retirement.
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