By Curtis Loftis, State Treasurer, South Carolina August 10, 2021 The sound of ringing bells will soon mark the beginning of a brand-new school year. And for many areas of the country, 2021 classes will bring with them a welcome dose of pre-Covid normalcy. As the important first day of school draws nearer, families are beginning […]
By Francesca Nelson, Public Affairs Officer, Maryland 529 August 11, 2020 Summer is almost over, which means it’s time for back-to-school shopping. But with the current health pandemic, back-to-school shopping may look a little different this year. Some families may be investing in new electronics as they continue to adapt to virtual learning; others may […]
By Young Boozer, Alabama State Treasurer and past Chair of CSPN August 27, 2018 What an exciting time of year—6-year-old children skeptically attending first grade, 17-year-old teenagers excitedly entering their final year of high school, and young adults enjoying the freedoms and circumstances of undergraduate studies. What a great time to focus on the […]
By: South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis, Administrator of Future Scholar College Savings Plan August 15, 2018 It’s that time of year! The season of searching for No. 2 pencils, brightly colored binders, and that oh-so-special book bag is here. It’s an exciting time, full of anticipation for school-age children and their parents. But, as the first […]
By Brian Moore, Senior Manager, Path2College 529 Plan August 15, 2017 Can you believe that summer is almost over and it’s already time for back to school shopping? Reports show that parents will spend an estimated $700 per child this year on back to school shopping! For parents, it may seem that those school supply […]
By Kelley Hope, Virginia529 July 27, 2016 This time each summer, many families begin hunting for bargains to compile the dreaded supply list from their children’s schools. Throw in new clothes and shoes for growing bodies and–ouch!–wallets are painfully lighter. Whether someone in your home is starting college or kindergarten, shopping for their supplies can […]