30 Tips for 30 Days of College Savings
September 1, 2013 529 savings and prepaid tuition plans can be used at virtually any accredited college or university in the U.S. and even at some foreign schools. They can also […]
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September is College Savings Month
By Hon. Michael L. Fitzgerald
State Treasurer,State of Iowa
August 29, 2013College planning may be the last thing on the minds of families already busy juggling the demands of work and home. However, with the cost of higher education rising faster than inflation, nearly every family will face the question of how to pay for it when the time comes. The answer is quite simple – start saving today. By starting early, saving regularly and making smart investment choices, families can make their savings work for them.
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Back to School: Are College Savings on your Supply List?
By Betty Lochner
Director, Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET)
August 22, 2013Summer is winding down. Schools are opening their doors for another year. That means it’s time to grab school supplies to make sure your kids are ready. So how do you pay for school expenses now and still plan ahead for those expenses waiting for you?
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Just How Easy is it to Get Started Saving for College with a 529 Account?
By Mary G. Morris
CEO, Virginia529
August 15, 2013It really is easy – and inexpensive – to get started with a 529 college savings account.
I talk to hundreds of people about higher education in the course of a year – about how important it is, plans to attend and how to pay for it. Many conversations are at Virginia529-sponsored events and some are with people I meet in the course of a day at the grocery store, a restaurant or at the dentist’s office. The reality is that most people are interested in college and its costs and once they know that I work at a 529 plan, the questions come quickly.
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CSPN 529 Plan Investor Survey
The College Savings Plans Network—the national non-profit association and the leading, objective source of information about Section 529 College Savings Plans and Prepaid Tuition Plans—is collecting information from 529 investors in each state to learn more about the habits of people who are saving for college. This will help us better understand investors’ patterns. No individual’s specific data will be shared – we are only looking for overall numbers and trends. Please take a moment to fill out this brief survey here
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Summer Reading: An Important Investment For College
By Michael Parker
Executive Director, Oregon 529 College Savings Network
August 1, 2013When the school year ends and summer arrives, it’s human nature to think about “shutting it down” a little and relax over the break. As parents, the constant hum of activity makes way for those lazier days. But those lazy days could result in complacency, especially as it relates to education and reading.
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The Summer of Endless Learning, Part 2
By Lucas Minor
Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Guaranteed Education TuitionLast week we talked about some fun ways to help mitigate the learning decline that many children experience over summer break. We’re keeping the ideas flowing this week with more fun activities to keep your child’s mind sharp! Let’s prevent those summer cobwebs from forming.
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The Summer of Endless Learning
By Lucas Minor
Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Guaranteed Education Tuition
July 18, 2013
Part I“School’s out for summer!” This magical phrase is one your child likely spends the whole school year dreaming about – three carefree months to kick back, forget homework and just be a kid.
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No “Off Season” For College Savings
By Joan Marshall
Executive Director, College Savings Plans of Maryland
July 12, 2013There is no “off season” when it comes to promoting the benefits of saving for college! Those of us who manage 529 plans are passionate about meeting families wherever they are to help them learn about how important it is to save for college and how easy it is to save in a 529 plan.
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This Fourth of July, Focus on the Freedom to Save
By Jodi Golden
Director of the Indiana Education Savings Authority
July 3, 2013Getting ready for a patriotic BBQ? Ribs, chicken, burgers … formula, strained carrots, rice cereal? …It seems that no matter what the occasion, your new bundle of joy comes with a wide range of expenses. However, although diapers and food are obviously necessary, saving for college should also be high on the priority list. With college sometimes 18 years or more away, families may not realize the impact saving early could have. However, if they take a look at the reality of saving, even just a little per month, versus borrowing that amount in the future, it’s sure to open their eyes to the importance of saving now.