What’s Your Plan?
MAY 29, 2009
Saving for college: Families need a plan
As college costs continue to rise, families are facing more financial
pressures than ever. That’s why we
need your help to spread the word about 529 College Savings Day on
Friday, May 29. It’s the day we’re asking people to commit to tell friends,
family, and communities about an easy way to start saving: 529 college
savings plans. A 529 college savings plan offers families a tax-advantaged way to start saving now for college in the future.
529 College Savings Day: What’s the big deal?
• May 29 is the day to raise awareness and educate all families around the country: This is the time to make a plan to start saving.
• Saving for college is one of most important things we can do for the students in our lives, whether they’re starting kindergarten, in middle or high school, or even planning to go back to college.
• We all need to get involved to make 529 College Savings Day a turning point in our communities. Our country’s future depends on an educated workforce.
• All too often, families put off saving for college — it just seems so far away. But if they begin early and save little by little, their college savings can potentially add up over time.
Why we need you for 529 College Savings Day
• Family members, friends, and businesses in your community all
need
you to talk about the importance of starting early to save for college.
• If families think they can’t save for college, you can inspire them to
believe that they can with a 529 plan.
• No student should have to pass up dreams of college, vocational school, technical school, or graduate school because they can’t afford to go.
Check out the links below to find out how you can participate in 529 Day in your state.
