College Board Publishes Some Good News For College Savers
Mary Anne Busse Managing Director, Great Disclosure LLC October 23, 2013 The College Board just came out with their annual review of college prices. Trends in College Pricing 2013, the […]
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2013 NAST Annual Conference
By Betty Lochner Executive Director, Washington’s Guaranteed Education Tuition program October 15, 2013 Last week I attended the National Association of State Treasurers’ (NAST) annual conference in beautiful Asheville, North […]
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The Truth about Prepaid Tuition Plans
By Mary G. Morris CEO, Virginia529 October 1, 2013 “Why should I save for college with a prepaid tuition plan? My financial advisor said I should invest in a 529 […]
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Tips # 29-30: Think about how often you want to contribute to your account
September 30, 2013 Tip # 29: You can move savings from one plan to anotherIf you are moving or wish to switch to another state’s 529 plan, the account owner […]
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Tips # 27-28: When you save the interest is paid to you
September 29, 2013 Tip #27: Have complete security of your 529 accountSecurity is of the utmost importance when opening a college savings account. As an account owner you are in […]
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Aspirational Value of College Savings
By Patricia Roberts Managing Director & Senior 529 Product Manager, AllianceBernstein L.P. September 26, 2013 Back to school season is a gentle reminder that the children in our lives are […]
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Tip # 26: Alter your spending habits a small amount each week
September 26, 2013 Alter your spending habits a small amount each week to help your college savings account grow. For instance, the average US family spends more than $200/month eating […]
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Tips # 24 & 25
September 25, 2013 Tip # 24: Increase the chances of attending collegeOpening a 529 account will increase your chances of attending college. According to research, students who have a college […]
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Tips # 21-23
September 24, 2013 Tip #21 Open an online 529 accountAlthough it may seem like an insurmountable task, opening an online account is quick and painless, taking up about ten minutes […]
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Tips # 18-20
September 23, 2013Tip # 18: Saving is a better option than student loansThe average student loan debt is more than $27,000. Though low-interest loans are often available for college financing, […]
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Families continue to use 529 Plans to Save for Higher Education
By Hon. Michael L. Fitzgerald>State Treasurer, State of Iowa September 18, 2013 Data collected as part of our 2013 Mid-Year 529 Report indicates that families are increasingly using 529 plans […]
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Tip # 17: Most 529 plans have low minimums
September 17, 2013If cost is a concern, it’s important to know that most plans have very low minimum monthly contribution limits making them attractive to families regardless of income level. […]