Life Lessons Learned from a Higher Education
By Colleen Davis, Delaware State Treasurer July 29, 2025 Close your eyes and visualize college. What do you see? Most people would say classrooms, lectures, textbooks, essays, tests. Some might […]
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529s: Not Just for Four-Year Programs
By Jessica Wetzel, Director, Wisconsin 529 College Savings Program July 22, 2025 When many families hear the term “529 college savings plan,” they often think of saving for a traditional […]
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Getting Ready to Use Your 529 Funds This Fall
By: South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis, Administrator of Future Scholar College Savings Plan For years, I have encouraged families in my state to save for their child’s education with South Carolina’s […]
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How College Savings Accounts Affect Eligibility for Financial Aid
By Jonathan Hughes, Associate Director of College Planning and Content Creation, Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority June 24, 2025 (reprint from June 2024) If there is one pernicious myth that I […]
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Summer Reminders
By Eric Bennett, College Countdown Editor, ScholarShare 529 June 17, 2025 Parents, here’s an important message for your rising seniors: This summer is not just for relaxing. Your teen should […]
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A Dad, a Plan, and Possibilities
By: Chris Scott, Manager of 529 Plans and Financial Education at the Arkansas State Treasurer’s Office June 10, 2025 Fatherhood has taught me a lot – how to make dinner […]
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How Private College 529 Plan Works
When my son was born last year, it didn’t take too long for the glow of welcoming a new baby to give way to the anxiety of planning for his […]
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Empowering Families with Education Savings and a 529 Plan
By Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee May 27, 2025 As many states, like Arizona, experience population and job growth, addressing the need for higher education to prepare a qualified and skilled […]
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Saving for multiple beneficiaries – Tips & Tricks
Whether you’re saving for one child or six, use these saving strategies to reach your education savings targets. Start Early. When you’re managing a budget for a growing family, saving […]
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529 Contributions Are Thoughtful and Meaningful Graduation Gifts
By Rachel Biar, Deputy State Treasurer for Savings Programs, Nebraska & Past Chair, CSPN March 15, 2025 Cue the gowns and tassels: Graduation season is officially here! Whether your loved […]
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Why I Opened a 529 Prepaid Plan for My Nephew the Day He Was Born
When my nephew was born, I knew I wanted to do something meaningful for him—something that would matter years down the line. I didn’t want to give him another cute […]
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Scholarships And 529 Plans: A Perfect Team For Debt-Free Education
Is your child dreaming of what comes after high school? Whether it’s a four-year college, community college, trade or technical school, an apprenticeship, or a certificate program, the savings in […]