By Fernando Diaz, Chief Financial Product Officer, Illinois State Treasurer August 18, 2020 Early in my career, I spent over a decade in higher education helping students succeed in college. This Fall, my daughter becomes a college freshman. As I think about ways to support her success, I reflect on my years at the university. […]
By Mary Anne Busse, Managing Director, Great Disclosure LLC March 17, 2020 Many communities around the country have fun St. Patrick’s Day traditions. Perhaps the most famous celebration is the turning of the Chicago River green. If you’ve never seen it – it REALLY is green and something to see! Other great traditions are rooted […]
By Jim DiUlio, CSPN Chair My favorite holiday is here again, Happy 5-29 Day! Not every good innovation translates into a specific calendar date, but we have May 29. It is also a good time to review the basics you should know about 529 accounts. Other calendar dates are popular. Earlier this month, Star Wars […]
By Kelly Mitchell, Indiana State Treasurer December 5, 2017 Just heard of 529 Plan accounts? Already have children in high school? You may assume that it is too late to begin saving for their higher education expenses in a 529. Thankfully, it is not! In fact, in Indiana we are fond of saying it’s never […]
This bill would allow 529 plan account owners to use their account to pay eligible K-12 education expenses. The U. S. House of Representatives will consider the bill on Monday, December 4, 2017.
By Anna Scimemi, Director of Savings Programs, MEFA July 10, 2017 Summer is upon us, which means taking a break from academics for students and families. But learning about saving for college and 529 plans should never stop. We all know that saving for college is a good habit, and what better time than this […]
529 college savings plans remain a common and convenient way to save for college. More than 11 million families nationwide have invested almost $260 billion in 529 plans. Are you interested in starting a college savings plan but not sure where to begin? Take our quiz below to get a head start and test your […]
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Over the past decade, tuition and room/board at 4-year public universities have risen nearly 50%. View All