By Lael Oldmixon, Executive Director, Alaska 529 Dec 21, 2021 “Hello darkness, my old friend!” This famous Simon and Garfunkel song lyric is quoted in posts on the news feeds of many Alaskans who, having enjoyed the endless hours of summer daylight, greet the coming balance of dark winter nights with appreciation and joy. Though we […]
By Lael Oldmixon, Alaska 529 May 8, 2020 A “Pand-Epic Mother” is a mother, who during the pandemic, is particularly impressive or remarkable. This might be you if you have done ANY of the following: Got out of bed. Changed your clothes. Brushed your hair at least once this week. Baked bread or cookies (or […]
Dear Dash, My grown-up says that there’s a lot to love about 529 plans. Mine is as old as I am! What do you love about 529s? Love, Gemma (age 2) Dear Gemma, I love that your grown-ups love 529 as much as I do. Indeed, there is a lot to love […]
Dear Dash, Grandma and Grandpa keep asking me what kind of gifts I would like this year! I love getting toys, and I think I can never have enough. But this year, I have really been thinking about my future. Do you have any ideas for a gift I will never outgrow? Sincerely, Glacier […]