While working three jobs Patricia did put herself through college and became an attorney. When she and her husband got together they had about $100,000 of student loan debt. As a couple they agreed to save for their son’s education. Last spring he graduated from college without any student loan debt.
During Covid, Patricia took the time to write a book about how to use 529 plans to save for college. She shares her story and gives many tips on the flexibility and tax advantages of 529 plans.
Patricia Roberts is Chief Operating Officer at Gift of College, Inc. and Author of Route 529: A Parent’s Guide to Saving for College and Career Training with 529 Plans. Over the past 22 years, Patricia has helped tens of thousands of families avoid or minimize student loan debt through her extensive work with 529 plans. She has just had the pleasure of seeing her son graduate from college debt-free and she’s on a mission to help other families experience the same. She’s also on a mission to encourage employers to help employees save for college by matching contributions to college savings accounts.
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