March 30, 2021 Dear Dash, Like my grown-ups, I’m a planner. Can you give me some tips for how I can be ready to survive college preparation in high school? Sincerely, Axel (age 5) Dear Axel, College is just around the corner. But don’t stress. You’ll […]
By Hon. Curtis Loftis, State Treasurer of South Carolina March 23, 2021 Where did you learn about personal finance? Did a patient parent explain the difference between spending for what you need versus what you want? Or perhaps a dedicated teacher helped you understand the complexities of saving and investing in the modern world. If […]
By the Honorable Michael L. Fitzgerald, Iowa State Treasurer March 16, 2021 In the Midwest, we look forward to spring as the days are longer and brighter, the snow is melting and the weather is warmer. It’s a great opportunity for families to start cleaning up and organizing after a long winter bundled up at […]
By Jørn Earl Otte, Strategic Marketing Consultant, Hartford Funds SMART529 March 9, 2021 Welcome to March! (I think we’ve had enough madness for one year, don’t you?) 529 plans have been around since the 1990s; however, there are still misconceptions regarding what 529 plans are and how they can be used. In the spirit of […]
By Hon. Stacy Garrity, Pennsylvania State Treasurer March 2, 2021 The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2014 opened doors to financial empowerment for millions of people in the disability community. It’s time to open those doors even further by expanding ABLE eligibility. Like 529 plans for education expenses, ABLE accounts offer tax […]