By: Lynn Fitch, Mississippi State Treasurer July 17, 2017 Children dream big. They don’t see obstacles; they see opportunities. They want to fly a spaceship to Mars or be President of the United States? Why not! They want to be a unicorn? Well, some dreams we just can’t help them reach. But, as parents, we […]
Today the College Savings Plans Network (CSPN) released its Year-End 529 Report for 2016. As chair, I always enjoy seeing the progress made over the year, and this year did not disappoint. Results of the report show a record level of total investments, number of accounts, average account size, and more. Based on data CSPN […]
By Patricia Roberts, CSPN Corporate Affiliate Chair and Betty Lochner, CSPN Past Chair October 3, 2016 As we bid farewell to National College Savings Month and the recent 20th anniversary of the passage of Section 529, we have been reflecting on how much has changed in the college savings world. The past 20 years have […]
By Young Boozer, Alabama State Treasurer & CSPN Chair September 20, 2016 Today, the College Savings Plans Network published its 2016 Mid-Year Report. Results show a record level of total college savings investments, number of accounts, and average account size in the first half of this year. In just six months, total investments jumped from […]
By Hon. Young Boozer, State Treasurer of Alabama & 2016 chair of the College Savings Plans Network March 15, 2016 Today, the College Savings Plans Network published its 2015 Year-End 529 Report. The year finished with a record level of total college savings investments. Highlights of the 529 Year-End Report include: • Total investment by U.S. families […]