5 Key Takeaways:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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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