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  • Life Lessons from a Higher Education 

    By Paula Smith, Senior Vice President, Product Strategy and Development – Retirement and College Savings, Voya Investment Management Having access to higher education has been a transformative experience that has profoundly shaped […]

  • Celebrating 529s On 529 Day

    By Trisha Good, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority May 29, 2024 I am a firm believer in the power of saving in a 529 plan as my family has […]

  • 529 Gifts for Graduation

    By Eva Giles, College Savings Program Manager, Finance Authority of Maine May 14, 2024 Graduation season is a time for celebrating the accomplishments of the students in our lives. What […]

  • Many Thanks To Every Teacher

    Marilyn Whitney, Executive Director, IDeal – Idaho College Savings Program May 1, 2024 During the week of May 6, the National PTA celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week. This year, the theme is […]

  • Advocacy Recap from NAST 2024 Legislative Conference

    Last month, Washington, D.C. welcomed members of the National Association of State Treasurers (NAST) for their annual Legislative Conference. This gathering not only facilitated numerous networking opportunities but also featured […]

  • 529 FACT: Find Your Why

    By Marissa Rowe, Executive Director, Indiana Education Savings Authority April 9, 2024 It’s National Financial Literacy Month. If you’re reading this post, then one of the following is likely true: […]

  • Give Your Finances a Spring Cleaning

    By: South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis, Administrator of Future Scholar College Savings Plan April 3, 2024 Spring is most definitely in the air – and on cars, driveways, and all over […]

  • Using Your 529 Plan for Apprenticeship Costs

    Apprenticeships have long been an important entry point for construction, plumbing and manufacturing trades. In addition to these sectors, there are now apprenticeships in fields such as healthcare, education, and […]

  • March Madness: The Biggest Myths of 529s

    John Hupalo, Founder and CEO, Invite Education Starting March 17, college basketball’s March Madness will happily divert our attention from the current FAFSA Fiasco, student loans and other education issues. […]