I started my kids' 529 account at birth with the intention of not touching it until college. I changed my mind.

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A baby helps with placing money in the "college fund" jar.

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I've been saving for my kids' college since birth, but I still have a more important savings goal

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Instead of a baby registry, I set up a 529 account for my baby's college tuition and asked people to fund it

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