A Fresh Start to the New Year
“We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year’s […]
Tag Archives: Alaska
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A grateful heart this season of giving
By Lael M. Oldmixon, M.Ed, Executive Director, Education Trust of Alaska November 22, 2022 Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because the star of the show is gratitude. Gratitude helps us […]
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Face your college financing fears
October 25, 2022 Just yesterday, you were cradling your sweet baby, and today, here you are with a sophomore quickly approaching college entry. Cue your best Edvard Munch’s ‘The Scream’ […]
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Five easy steps for planning your perfect 529 Day
By Lael Oldmixon, Executive Director of the Education Trust of Alaska In advance of 529 Day,* individuals may be wondering how to celebrate this very special occasion. As a mom, […]
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Mother’s Day – Thank You Mom
Dear Dash, Though our mom doesn’t always hear this from us, we appreciate all she does for our family. What are some things we can do to show her how […]
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Here comes the sun…
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 […]
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Get the most out of the rest of your summer
Summers in Alaska can fly by. However, for a few glorious months, the days are filled with light and opportunities for adventure. The fields are lush with green, the woods […]
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Dear Dash … College Prep Survival in High School
March 30, 2021 Dear Dash, Like my grown-ups, I’m a planner. Can you give me some tips for how I can be ready to survive college preparation in high […]
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Mother’s Day: A Nod to Pand-Epic Mothers
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 […]
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Dear Dash … I need a gift I will never outgrow …
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 […]
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Investing in free time
By: Lael Oldmixon, Executive Director, UA College Savings July 2, 2019 Summer in Alaska is about as amazing as you might imagine. Everything spruces up, the green goes on for […]
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Dear Dash … What is a qualified education expense?
Dear Dash, My mom told me that my college savings plan account can only be used for “Qualified Education Expenses.” Can I use it for pizza? What if I want […]