# How a 529 Plan Could Turn Into a $1 Million Tax-Free Retirement Strategy

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Podcast: [The Wise Money Show™](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-wise-money-show-1423829)
Published: 2026-01-17T15:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://planman.podbean.com/e/how-a-529-plan-could-turn-into-a-1-million-tax-free-retirement-strategy/
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## Resource

Financial planning with 529 plans has changed in a big way. What was once just a college savings tool can now become a powerful strategy for long-term, tax-free retirement wealth when used correctly. In this episode of the Wise Money Show, we break down the new 529-to-Roth IRA rules, who this strategy works for, and the key pitfalls to avoid. Learn how this little-known opportunity could potentially create six or even seven figures of retirement income over time. Season 11, Episode 22 Download our FREE 5-Factor Retirement guide: https://wisemoneyguides.com/ Schedule a meeting with one of our CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERS™: https://www.korhorn.com/contact-korhorn-financial-advisors/ or call 574-247-5898. Subscribe on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/WiseMoneyShow Listen on podcast: https://pod.link/1040619718 Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pXgUvJFhu2I Submit a question for the show: https://www.korhorn.com/ask-a-question/ Read the Wise Money Blog: https://www.korhorn.com/wise-money-blog/ Connect with us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WiseMoneyShow Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wisemoneyshow/ Kevin Korhorn, CFP® offers securities through Silver Oak Securities, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC. Kevin offers advisory services through KFG Wealth Management, LLC dba Korhorn Financial Group. KFG Wealth Management, LLC dba Korhorn Financial Group and Silver Oak Securities, Inc. are not affiliated. Mike Bernard, CFP® and Joshua Gregory, CFP® offer advisory services through KFG Wealth Management, LLC dba Korhorn Financial Group. This information is for general financial education and is not intended to provide specific investment advice or recommendations. All investing and investment strategies involve risk, including the potential loss of principal. Asset…

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