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  • Prepare Now for Fall Withdrawals

    By Rachel Biar, Chair of the College Savings Plans Network and Assistant Nebraska State Treasurer, NEST 529 Savings Plans July 19, 2022 These precious days of summer go by quickly, just […]

  • Have Fun While Learning This Summer

    July 12, 2022 Once the school year is over, most children put away their backpacks and avoid anything educational for the summer. But you can encourage them to keep learning […]

  • FIREWORKS OF THANKS

    By Mary Anne Busse, Managing Director, Great Disclosures, LLC July 5, 2022 It’s that time of year again. Time to bring out the fireworks and light up the BBQ; gather […]

  • College Savings Account and Financial Aid

    By Meredith Barnhart, Director of Integrated Communications, Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority. June 28, 2022 The overlap of college savings accounts and financial aid can be confusing for families, and it’s important to […]

  • Fatherhood is About Being Future-Minded

    By Troy Montigney, Vice President, Ascensus Government Savings June 14, 2022 (updated from original post in June 2019) Father’s Day means many different things over the course of a man’s […]

  • The Cost Of Not Going To College

    June 7, 2022  Over the last several years, the cost of college has dramatically increased, far outpacing the inflation rate. Many discussions have occurred on whether higher education is still […]

  • Grit and Teamwork

    By Marissa Rowe, Executive Director, Indiana Education Savings Authority May 31, 2022 I don’t follow sports, but I love sports movies. Favorite Disney movie? “Miracle.” Rainy day at home? We’re […]

  • Saving for the Brady Bunch? No Problem!

    By Michael Fitzgerald, State Treasurer of Iowa May 10, 2022 “Marcia, Marcia, Marcia,” mocked Jan Brady of The Brady Brunch as her sister Marcia received continued praise at school. Little […]