Make this new year count for education savings. Start with a 529 plan. Open a tax-advantaged 529 account Prepare for future qualified education expenses by choosing a 529 plan as your investment vehicle. Start by looking at your state’s 529 plan, which may offer state income tax benefits in addition to the federal tax benefits […]
By Lael Oldmixon, Executive Director, Alaska 529 Dec 21, 2021 “Hello darkness, my old friend!” This famous Simon and Garfunkel song lyric is quoted in posts on the news feeds of many Alaskans who, having enjoyed the endless hours of summer daylight, greet the coming balance of dark winter nights with appreciation and joy. Though we […]
Algunos consejos e ideas creativas para minimizar los gastos y maximizar los recuerdos. El tiempo en familia, las compras navideñas, los regalos y las luces brillantes son las muchas cosas que disfruto durante la temporada de fiestas. La temporada de fiestas es una de las muchas oportunidades para pasar tiempo con la familia y los […]
A few tips and creative ideas to celebrate the holidays while minimizing expenses and maximizing memories. Family time, holiday shopping, gift giving, and displays of bright lights are the many things that warm my heart during the holidays. The holiday season is one of the best opportunities to spend quality time with family and friends. […]
By Tim Gorrell, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority December 7, 2021 The first few years of parenthood go by in a flash. As you settle in with your family, take some time to figure out how you’d like to support your child’s future higher education. It’s best to start saving as early as possible. However, […]
By Stan Zeto, Deputy Executive Director, ScholarShare Investment Board November 30, 2021 With the fall season comes a time when many high school seniors begin to apply to their desired colleges. This is a monumental time for students to embark on a special and pivotal step in their higher education journey. Although I do not […]
By Luke Minor, Director, Washington State’s College Savings Plans (WA529) November 23, 2021 The last two years have been, to say the least, surreal. And while in times like these it can be incredibly hard to look for the good, it’s vitally important. As we close the book on another year, I am feeling weary from […]
Give A Gift of Education Instead By Patricia Roberts, Author & Chief Operating Officer, Gift of College Inc. November 16, 2021 With supply chain concerns, retailer staffing shortages, increased prices, and shipping delays on the horizon, shopping for the upcoming holiday season may be more challenging and less joyful than in prior years. Rather than being […]
Nov. 11 is Veterans Day. You notice that Veterans is spelled without an apostrophe because the day does not belong to Veterans but rather is a day for honoring all Veterans. Nineteen million or less than 1% of the United States’ population are Veterans. Two million men and women currently are actively serving in U.S. […]
By: South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis, Administrator of Future Scholar College Savings Plan November 2, 2021 From the moment a new baby enters the world, families dream of the successful life their new addition will have. One of the best ways they can help achieve that success is to fund the child’s higher education by contributing […]