Give A Gift of Education Instead By Patricia Roberts, Author & Chief Operating Officer, Gift of College Inc. November 16, 2021 With supply chain concerns, retailer staffing shortages, increased prices, and shipping delays on the horizon, shopping for the upcoming holiday season may be more challenging and less joyful than in prior years. Rather than being […]
Nov. 11 is Veterans Day. You notice that Veterans is spelled without an apostrophe because the day does not belong to Veterans but rather is a day for honoring all Veterans. Nineteen million or less than 1% of the United States’ population are Veterans. Two million men and women currently are actively serving in U.S. […]
By: South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis, Administrator of Future Scholar College Savings Plan November 2, 2021 From the moment a new baby enters the world, families dream of the successful life their new addition will have. One of the best ways they can help achieve that success is to fund the child’s higher education by contributing […]
Just yesterday, you were cradling your sweet baby, and today, here you are with a ninth-grader quickly approaching college entry. Cue your best Edvard Munch’s ‘The Scream’ impersonation as you grapple with the idea of financing your little one’s educational pursuits. Whether you are still in the early days of parenting or you’ve recently experienced […]
By Tim Gorrell, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority October 19, 2021 I’m often asked, “When is the best time to start saving for college?” My answer is always, “When your child is born. The next best time? Today.” If it’s difficult to find extra funds to save for a higher education when you first bring […]
529 Plans Are More Flexible, and More Popular, Than Ever Before By Michael Frerichs, Treasurer of the State of Illinois and Chair of the College Savings Plans Network October 12, 2021 In 1996, Congress passed bipartisan legislation to help families save for the rising costs of college education through a tax-preferred savings vehicle called a 529 […]
By Ross Loehr, Business Development Officer, Intuition College Savings Solutions October 5, 2021 It was a typical midweek school night when I stunned my daughter with a revelation about my past as a first grader. Junebug was doing her math homework on the iPad as I looked on. The homework was a game that involved […]
By John Mitchell, Director of College Savings, Illinois State Treasurer September 28, 2021 September is College Savings Month, during which a lot of effort is dedicated to helping parents understand the details behind 529 college savings plans – including detailed breakdowns of what 529 plans are, what tax benefits they offer, and how recent […]
September is National College Savings Month, and it’s also the time when most students are starting a new school year. Yet, even with the annual reminder that their kids are creeping closer and closer to a future after high school, most parents continue to put off planning for the looming expense. Of course, right now, […]
By Michael L. Fitzgerald, State Treasurer of Iowa September 14, 2021 We often hear the phrase, “All of the joy without the responsibility,” tied to being a grandparent. While this is true at times, it’s not always an easy transition to this new stage in life. Some common questions a grandparent might have are, “How […]
Let’s face it, saving for college can feel overwhelming at times. You probably have concerns about the rising cost of college and the impact of student loan debt. You may wonder about the best financial tools to help. Don’t worry…you’re not alone. Thousands of families grapple with these questions. That’s why the College Savings Plans […]
By Emily Roozen, Business Development Coordinator, CollegeInvest August 31, 2021 September is College Savings Month and what a perfect time to start thinking about what a college savings account can do for you. As we transition into fall and schools start back up, we are also starting to build new routines for the season. Perhaps you […]