By Luke Minor, Director of Washington State’s College Savings Plans (WA529) April 12, 2022 As my wife and I have evolved from carefree childless 30-somethings into harried rookie parents, our standards for what is exciting and cool have certainly changed. Whether it’s me brushing up on my dad jokes, my wife discovering yet another useful application […]
Fernando Díaz es el Jefe de Productos Financieros (Chief Financial Products Officer) para el Tesorero del Estado de Illinois 5 de abril, 2022 Click HERE for the English version of the […]
By Fernando Diaz, Chief Financial Product Officer, Illinois State Treasurer April 5, 2022 Haz clic AQUÍ para ver el blog en español. Starting college is an exciting experience, […]
March 29, 2022 Two weeks ago, NAST held its annual Legislative conference. It was attended by over 200 individuals from across the nation to discuss policy issues of significance to all treasurer’s offices. If you were able to attend, you heard from policy experts about what’s happening in Congress related to retirement, cannabis banking, infrastructure […]
March 22, 2022 As you step back into your garden this spring, you might see the green tips of leaves peeking through the soil. In my garden, the first sign of green crocus leaves means that soon flowers will spread, and the space will be full of vibrant, beautiful colors. Similar to these early symbols […]
By Michael L. Fitzgerald, State Treasurer of Iowa March 15, 2022 While the shortest month of the year has passed, I’m not short on reasons to save for education with a 529 account. Informing families about the benefits of saving, and doing so early, is crucial in reducing the amount of student loan debt the children […]
By Dave Dominick, Marketing Manager, PA 529 College and Career Savings Program, Pennsylvania Treasury Department March 8, 2022 For college basketball fans, there’s no time like March Madness. We cheer on 64 teams until that One Shining Moment when the champs cut down the nets. If we had to pit 64 questions about 529 plans against […]
Finding the right 529 plan can be intimidating. From fees to investment options, tax implications to financial aid, 529 plans vary across the country. Families considering saving for postsecondary education are encouraged to research and find the plan that works best for their family. This is why the College Savings Plans Network created two resources […]
By Rachel Biar, Chair of the College Savings Plans Network and the Assistant State Treasurer for the Nebraska 529 College Savings Program February 22, 2022 Happy Twosday! 2-22-22 is notably unique and earns the recognition as a palindrome date because it’s the same forward or backward. Many celebrate this day with special events, fun school […]
By Julie Peachey, Deputy State Treasurer for Consumer Programs February 15, 2022 Assets saved in a 529 plan and scholarships are typically seen as complementary strategies to pay for a child’s post-secondary education. Both are great resources for launching a child into their future, but scholarships can feel like a wild card since there is no […]
By Curtis Loftis is the State Treasurer of South Carolina February 8, 2022 Around this time of year, it seems every store I enter is full of heart-covered cards, rose bouquets or some other symbol of love. Whether it’s a spouse, significant other, friend, child or grandchild, it looks like the important people in our […]
Employers know that recruiting the right skills and retaining talented employees is vital to an organization’s success. Reflecting on the last two years, I think we can all agree that this business challenge has risen to a new level across all industries. So much so, that finding and keeping employees often now requires thinking outside […]