Class of 2014
By Kathleen McGrath Director, PA 529 College Savings Program June 9, 2014 My “baby” just graduated from college. The last of three. It is bittersweet. Bitter in that she is […]
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College Savings Plans: It’s Never Too Late to Start
By Robin Lott Executive Director, Michigan Education Trust June 2, 2014 Summer is finally here and it’s graduation time once again! Families are busy preparing to honor students and to […]
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529 Day: What a Difference a Day Makes
By Patricia Roberts Managing Director, AllianceBernstein Investments May 26, 2014 Thursday, May 29, marks 529 College Savings Day, a day to raise awareness about the value of planning ahead for college […]
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Pending Legislation Would Make 529 Plans Even More Appealing
By Joan Marshall Executive Director, College Savings Plans of MarylandMay 22, 2014 A couple of months ago in this space, we talked about the benefits of HR 4333, a relatively […]
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Work Hard. Stay Humble. Dream Big
By Ryan Betz Associate Director of Marketing & Communications Washington Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) program May 19, 2014 I return from an incredible week in Orlando attending the National Association […]
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Moms and Education: A Mother’s Day Reflection
By Patricia Roberts Managing Director, AllianceBernstein May 11, 2014 When I speak with adult children of all ages about the admiration they have for their mothers, the topic of education […]
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De-mystifying 529 Prepaid Programs
By Mary G. Morris, CEO, Virginia529 May 5, 2014 After deciding on a 529 plan for their college savings, one of the first questions asked by many families is “savings […]
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Keeping Up the Pace – U.S. Falling Behind in Post-Secondary Educational Attainment
By Lisa S. Cleveland Director of Communications, National Association of State Treasurers April 28, 2014 We’ve all heard the adage, “Unless you’re the lead dog, the scenery never changes.” Unfortunately, […]
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Spring Clean Your Finances
By Young Boozer, Alabama State Treasurer Vice Chairman of the College Savings Plans Network April 21, 2014 It’s time to spring clean your finances. You won’t need a mop, bucket […]
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Believe it or Not, Your Kids are Paying Attention & Your Savings Efforts Make a Big Difference
By Ryan Betz, Associate Director of Marketing & Communications, Washington Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) program April 8, 2014 Since I was a young boy, I was told by my parents […]
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New Proposed Federal Legislation Supports Families Saving for College
By Joan Marshall, executive director, College Savings Plans of Maryland April 4, 2014 I’m excited about a new bill that was introduced last week in the House of Representatives (HR […]
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Tax Refunds Can Boost Your College Savings
By Paul Paeglis Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority March 31, 2014 According to a recent survey by the financial services firm Edward Jones, only 8% of respondents said they […]