Your Money, Your Wealth

Why does Becca in Florida’s advisor "poo-poo" her strategy for funding 529 plans for education? Keith, commenting on Spotify, wants to know about reimbursing yourself from a 529 plan for the scholarship amount used for education without penalty, and Wendy way up in New York wants to know if she should use retirement funds to pay for college and home renovations. Plus, what are the pros and cons of starting Roth conversions for Renee in Wisconsin, and is she on track for retirement? Will the IRS penalize Dan in Michigan for not paying Roth conversion tax in January? With the 5-year Roth clock, how does compounding interest work when Aaron in Ohio changes custodians? And Kirk in Iowa wonders how the Affordable Care Act tax credit works with dependents.  Timestamps: 00:55 - Why Doesn’t My Financial Advisor Want Me to Fund 529 Plans? (Becca, FL) 08:19 - Is 529 Plan Self-Reimbursement for Scholarships Okay? (Keith) 10:22 - Should We Use Retirement Funds to Pay for College and Home Renovations? (Wendy, way up in n