Don’t Let Scholarship Prospects Derail 529 Savings
By Lisa Groen Senior Writer, Utah Educational Savings Plan (UESP) August 28, 2014 Andres, a junior at University of Nebraska Omaha, played soccer from the time he could walk, eventually […]
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Tips for Surviving the First Year of College
By Ryan Betz Associate Director, Marketing & Communications Washington’s Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) program Aug. 18, 2014 Right now, thousands of recent high school graduates across our state are gearing […]
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Sleep Better When You Have a Plan
By Bonnie Carroll Marketing Director, Education Trust of Alaska August 11, 2014 What would you do if your newborn tried to make this deal with you? Would you be able […]
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Reaping the Rewards of Saving in a 529 Plan
By Joan Marshall Executive Director, College Savings Plans of Maryland August 4, 2014 In running two 529 plans for our state, this time of year is always busy, yet rewarding, […]
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How do You Decide When to Use the Money in Your 529 Plan?
This spring, we talked to hundreds of college-bound seniors and their families about getting ready to pay for college. So many families have found that they didn’t receive as much […]
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Are You a 529 Newbie? 3 Free CSPN Resources to Help You Find the Right Plan
By Terry Crockett Marketing Analyst, Virginia529 College Savings Plan July 28, 2014 Finding the right college savings plan can often be tricky. Does your state offer tax advantages to residents? […]
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Summer Enrichment: Money Matters provide Teachable Moments
By Patricia Roberts, Managing Director AllianceBernstein L.P. July 21, 2014 The welcomed and relaxed pace of summer provides a unique opportunity for us to catch our breath and address issues […]
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School’s out for Summer! What’s on Your Horizon?
By Dan Payne, Marketing & Communications Coordinator Washington’s Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) program July 14, 2014 Summer’s finally here, and today in the northwest, it actually feels like it. As […]
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Why Save for College?
By David Lawhorn, Program Administrator Kentucky Education Savings Plan Trust (KESPT) Kentucky Affordable Prepaid Tuition (KAPT) July 7, 2014 I have worked at a state agency for 14 years administering our […]
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A College Savings Pep Talk
By Luke Minor, Marketing & Communications Manager Washington’s Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) program June 30, 2014 As much as those of us in the 529 world wish otherwise, starting a college […]
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Don’t Let College Savings Keep You Up at Night
By Stuart Ritter, CFP® T. Rowe Price Senior Financial Planner If you’re like 28% of American parents, you find yourself losing sleep over the thought of saving for college. This […]
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Summer Break is no Time to Break from Saving
By John Perdue, West Virginia State Treasurer College Savings Plans Network Executive Board Member As a parent, I know how proud I am to see my children reach important milestones […]