{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Think You Have to Pay for College? Think Again","description":"With college costs on the rise, saving for your child\u2019s education can feel overwhelming \u2014 but it doesn\u2019t have to be. We sat down with SLP Wealth partner and financial planner Dan Rooker, CFP\u00ae, CSLP\u00ae, to share strategies that make college planning simpler and more effective. From choosing the right savings accounts to understanding financial aid, we\u2019ll guide you through the options so you can make the best decisions for your family\u2019s future. Key moments: (03:25) 529 plans can double as estate planning tools and future Roth IRAs (12:12) High income doesn\u2019t always mean no financial aid (13:38) Educational Savings Accounts are like Roth IRAs for education (16:07) UTMAs and UGMAs \u2014 who they\u2019re for and why they matter (18:54) Taxable accounts offer unmatched control and flexibility (27:06) Where to start if you\u2019re overwhelmed by college planning &amp;nbsp;  Link mentioned in this episode:    Vanguard Tax Alpha Calculator  Doctors know best... about medicine. Book a free intro call to give your finances a second opinion. Just browsing? Learn more about us at SLP Wealth. Like the show? There are several ways you can help!  Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Amazon Music Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts  Follow us on  YouTube at Financially Free Physicians  &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Financially Free Physicians","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/554512","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/34181070\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/181673595"}