Savings Tips for Back-to-School Shopping
By Nicolette Johnston, Public Information Officer, Nevada State Treasurer’s Office August 22, 2016 It’s that time of year again! Summer is winding down, last minute vacations are wrapping up, and […]
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Hard-knock advice for freshmen – part 2
By Ashley Murdie, Former Financial Literacy Director, Kansas State Treasurer’s Office August 15, 2016 In the last post, Ashley offered three tips to help incoming college freshman avoid costly financial mistakes. […]
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Hard-knock advice for freshmen
By Ashley Murdie, Former Financial Literacy Director, Kansas State Treasurer’s Office August 9, 2016 Congratulations, freshman! You’ve successfully crossed the milestone of graduating high school and are now moving full […]
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Fresh Thinking on FAFSA
By Nancy Farmer, President, Private College 529 Plan August 2, 2016 If you have a child about to start senior year in high school, you are probably thinking, “They grow […]
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Easing the Sting of School Supply Shopping
By Kelley Hope, Virginia529 July 27, 2016 This time each summer, many families begin hunting for bargains to compile the dreaded supply list from their children’s schools. Throw in new […]
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Creative Ways to Keep Kids Learning in Summer
By Mary Morris, Virginia529 July 20, 2016 School may be out for the summer, but that doesn’t mean children stop learning. Summer provides many new and different opportunities to engage […]
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Turning Disappointment into Opportunity
By Lucas Minor, Associate Director for Marketing and Communications at Washington’s Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) July 11, 2016 Over the Fourth of July weekend, I had the opportunity to go […]
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This Fourth of July, Focus on the Freedom to Save
From the Archives By Jodi Golden former Director of the Indiana Education Savings Authority July 3, 2013 Getting ready for a patriotic BBQ? Ribs, chicken, burgers … formula, strained carrots, […]
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Summer not a time for break from college savings
By: Hon. Michael L. Fitzgerald State Treasurer, State of Iowa While it may be hard to believe that the kids wrapped up yet another year of school, summer break is […]
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Savings for Your Baby’s College: Building Habit Early is Key
By Young Boozer, Treasurer, State of Alabama and Chair, CSPN June 2, 2016 From my own experience – and those of countless others – having a child is something for […]