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College admissions tips and education funding updates for National 529 Day

Beacon's Spotlight··18 July 2026·16 min

About this episode

This episode of Beacon’s Spotlight takes a fresh look at college planning from two important angles: admissions and funding. First, I cover practical college admissions tips for families that are starting to plan for the undergraduate application process. Next, I highlight recent 529 plan updates that may create more flexibility for K-12 expenses, additional credentialing, and grandparents helping with education costs.