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Practical, safe ways to fund a major education expense without sacrificing future finances.

A comprehensive, one-page guide to saving 30k–60k for tuition in under three years, balancing safety with a disciplined growth component. The core rule is principal preservation for money needed within five years, so the emphasis is on ultra-safe, highly liquid instruments such as HYSA accounts, CDs, or short-term U.S. Treasuries. Treasuries (T-bills, SGOV) can provide slightly higher after-tax net yields due to state tax exemptions, increasing effective returns compared to non-treasury options. For those with higher risk tolerance, consider a measured allocation to growth: about 70–90% secured and up to 10% in a diversified, low-cost index fund to hedge inflation and capture potential market gains—but be aware this is a controversial move that risks capital when you need funds most.

An often overlooked yet effective strategy is the 529 plan. Even with funds needed soon, a 529 grows tax-free when used for qualified educational expenses and frequently includes stable value funds or conservative target-date allocations, delivering tax benefits alongside stability. If you have earned income, prioritize opening and funding a Roth IRA too, since it provides tax-free growth for retirement and helps maximize long-term tax efficiency beyond immediate schooling costs. The recommended approach: secure your immediate needs first with safety and liquidity, then optimize for long-term tax efficiency with 529 and Roth IRA considerations.

In short: secure the near-term needs with ultra-safe instruments, consider a small, cautious tilt toward growth to protect against inflation, leverage 529 tax advantages for education funding, and use a Roth IRA to boost retirement security. This framework helps you meet tuition deadlines while safeguarding longer-term financial goals.

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00:00 Kickoff
00:31 Agenda
01:12 The Dilemma
01:40 Golden Rule
02:16 Safe Core
02:57 HYSA vs T
03:44 Tax Edge
04:10 Barbell
04:47 Quiz 1
05:12 Answer 1
05:33 529 Plan
06:06 Roth IRA
06:40 Action Plan
07:20 Quick Guide
08:12 Safety Flow
09:02 Quiz 2
09:31 Answer 2
09:53 Takeaways
10:31 Wrap-Up
11:05 Disclaimer
11:31 Call to Action