Today's conversation is for the parents out there who are currently navigating the challenges of paying down student loans all while preparing their own kids' future. Do you actually have a solid plan to protect your kids from the massive debt burden you left school with? Listen in as our consultants Molly Laughter, MBA CFA, CFP®, and Lauryn Williams, CFP®, CSLP®, offer actionable strategies and tips for debt-straddled moms and dads.

In today's episode, you'll find out...

• How just $25/month can make a big difference
• What is a 529 plan and how it can help with college savings
• 529 savings vs. a prepaid plan and how to choose
• How grandparents, friends, and others can gift money to a 529
• Using community college to save on college costs
• Why it's better for the whole family to have the kids be involved in conversations regarding school
• How to handle Parent Plus Loans when you're just a few years from retirement
• The best money lessons Lauryn learned growing up
• What to do if you didn't grow up with great money messages
• Why paying down your loans as fast as possible might not be the smartest strategy for you

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