To complete our Education Planning Series, Will Hoffman discusses how you can ensure your child has access to quality education by explaining the various saving plans available. 

In this episode, Will explores three popular options: the 529 plan, the Uniform Gift to Minors Act (UGMA), the Uniform Transfers to Minor Act (UPMA), and the Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA).

Plus, he shares why it’s crucial to start saving early, and recaps key points from previous episodes in this series. 

Take note as Will explains:

• Why the 529 plan is an excellent tool for tax-free distributions for educational expenses
  
• How the Coverdell ESA functions as a tax-free withdrawal option for qualified education 
  
• What a UGMA or UTMA is, and why it’s important to know your state’s law pertaining to gifts and transfers
  
• And more
  

Prior to investing in a 529 Plan investors should consider whether the investor’s or designated beneficiary’s home state offers any state tax or other state benefits such as financial aid, scholarship funds, and protection from creditors that are only available for investments in such state’s qualified tuition program. Withdrawals used for qualified expenses are federally tax free. Tax treatment at the state level may vary. Please consult with your tax advisor before investing.

Resources:

• Education Planning Series: Your Guide to Navigating the FAFSA (Ep. 11)
  
• Education Planning Series: Applying to College with Jack Delehey (Ep. 12)
  
• Education Planning Series: Collegiate Funding Solutions with Roger Lorelle (Ep.13)
  
• Estimating the Cost of College
  

Connect with Will Hoffman: 

• Hoffman Wealth Management
  
• (724) 522-5411
  
• will@hoffmanwealth.com
  
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About Our Host: 

Will Hoffman is a financial advisor and the Founder of Hoffman Wealth Management, a firm dedicated to helping professionals create wealth plans that revolve around their financial goals. Will has 20 years of experience in the financial services industry and is passionate about becoming his client’s most trusted financial ally. 

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