Time to Boost Savings and Lower Taxes
By South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis, Administrator of Future Scholar College Savings Plan December 17, 2025 There’s no escaping the hustle and bustle of December. Even if you love gift […]
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The Gift of Education: “The Best Gifts Come in Small Packages”
By Jenn Dyck, Marketing & Communication Specialist, Washington Education Savings Plans (WA529). December 9, 2025 Let’s be honest—holiday shopping can feel like an Olympic sport. You sprint through malls, dodge […]
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Give the Gift of Possibilities: Education Savings for Future Goals
By David Bell, Senior Vice President, Vestwell December 2, 2025 republished from 2024 In just a few weeks, we’ll be preparing to gather with friends and family to celebrate the […]
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A grateful heart this season of giving
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because the star of the show is gratitude. Gratitude helps us focus on the essentials, like family, friends, colleagues, experiences, and the community and […]
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529 Options If Your Child Doesn’t Go To College
Trisha Good, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority You’ve prepared for your children’s future by saving in a 529 plan for their education after high school. Now your child is […]
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Military Benefits and 529 Plans: What Every Veteran Should Know*
Jackie James, Director, TIAA-CREF Tuition Financing, Inc. (TFI) Program Marketing As someone who grew up in a military family, I have seen firsthand how military education benefits can transform lives […]
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Danger: Embarrassing Halloween wordplay lurks ahead
Fall is my favorite time of the year, and one of the biggest reasons is Halloween. I love the crisp air, the creative decorations in the neighborhood, and, of course, […]
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What’s in a degree? Exploring the value of a college education
By Jillian Ziegler, Editor, my529, Utah’s educational savings plan Over recent decades, there has been no shortage of ink spilled in the debate over the value of higher education. You’ve likely […]
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Stretch Your 529 Savings With Transfer Credits
The week of Oct. 20-24 is National Transfer Student Week, focusing on students who start their higher education at a community college, trade or vocational school, who then transfer to […]
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Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end
Luke Minor, Senior Director of Postsecondary Affordability, Washington Student Achievement Council October 7, 2025 If there’s anything that drives me crazy, it’s earworms! You know – those insidious and hopelessly catchy […]
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Best ways to save for career training after high school
This Fortune magazine headline caught my eye: “Meet a 23-year-old electrician who was a ‘good student’ but skipped college to join Gen Z’s blue-collar revolution. He makes 6 figures.” He […]
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Is Saving for College Always Better than Borrowing?
September is College Savings Month. May 29 is 529 Day. It’s not an oversight that Congress, which LOVES commemorative days, has not heralded College Borrowing Month or Student Loan Day. […]