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"textContent": "Don't dip into your own retirement savings if your child's 529 plan won't cover all their college expenses. The plan can be more flexible than you might think.",
"title": "The Right Way and the Wrong Way to Use a 529 Plan That Doesn't Cover the Full Cost of College"
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