What To Do With Remaining 529 Funds?
By: David Lawhorn, 529 Plan Manager, Kentucky Education Savings Plan Trust (KY Saves 529) March 19, 2019 As my family nears the end of our only child’s undergraduate college experience, […]
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Banish College Savings? No, Encourage Them!
By Robert Cole, President, Private College 529 Plan March 5, 2019 As the father of two elementary-school children, I understand the financial pressures on young families. The need to save for […]
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States Unite To March Forth In Addressing Student Debt
BY 529 COLLEGE SAVINGS PLANS Mach 4, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Twenty-seven states are banding together to take on the student debt crisis through a national campaign launching March 4. […]
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Save Now or Receive Aid Later?
By Troy Montigney, Executive Director, Indiana Education Savings Authority February 28, 2019 There are many widely held misconceptions about financial aid. One of the most prevalent is that families should […]
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Earning a Scholarship? 529 Is Still the Smart Way to Save for College
By: South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis, Administrator of Future Scholar College Savings Plan February 20, 2019 As a parent, you envision the day your child receives that all-important acceptance letter from […]
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How to Get More “Love” Out of Your 529 Plan This Valentine’s Day
By Rachel Biar, Assistant State Treasurer, Nebraska, NEST 529 College Savings Plans February 14, 2019 Love is in the air! What could be as sweet as a holiday dedicated to […]
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Be S.M.A.R.T. With Your College Savings Goals
By Tim Gorrell, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority February 5, 2019 The first month of 2019 is now behind us, so what’s the status of your New Year’s resolutions? […]
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Dear Dash … Small Steps for Your Big Goals
Dear Dash, I’ve always dreamed of becoming an engineer. I think I’ll need to attend a four-year college to achieve my goal. When I look at the cost of going […]
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Making savings fun for children
By Deena Lager, Director, Arizona 529 College Savings Program January 22, 2019 Financial literacy may seem like an overwhelming topic for a young child, but, with a little creativity, […]
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Former CSPN Chair shares his Five Maxims of Life
By Young Boozer, Former Alabama State Treasurer January 16, 2019 Earlier this week, I stepped down as Treasurer of Alabama. During my two terms, I have become a proud […]