March Mythness – Some Myths and Facts about 529s
By Jørn Earl Otte, Hartford Funds’ Strategic Marketing Consultant for SMART529 in West Virginia We all intuitively know that the more education our children can obtain, the better their chances […]
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Serenity Now! Prepay Today for That Perfect Peace of Mind
As a kid, my exposure to pop culture was limited by the fact that I grew up in a rural area where our giant outdoor TV antenna picked up exactly […]
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2024 529 Savings Plan Data Shows Strong Growth—Now Is the Time to Start Saving!
The latest 2024 data for 529 college savings plans is in, and the numbers are impressive! With over 16.96 million accounts nationwide, 529 plans are continuing to gain traction as […]
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Expand 529 Offerings: Employers can lead the way by boosting education savings through workplace outreach
By Dave Dominick, Assistant Director of Marketing and Outreach for the Pennsylvania Treasury Department February 18, 2025 List of “must haves” for a competitive benefits package. That sound of silence […]
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Lots To Love About 529s!
By Lael M. Oldmixon, M.Ed. , is the Executive Director of the Education Trust of Alaska February 11, 2025 My relationship with the 529 education savings industry started after the […]
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529 Flexibility for Trade and Vocational Schools
By: South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis, Administrator of Future Scholar College Savings Plan February 4, 2025 Chances are, if you ask a group of children what they would like to be […]
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Simple steps to save for education or career training after high school
By Dawn Hall, Executive Director of the IDeal – Idaho College Savings Program January 28, 2025 One of the most impactful things I’ve learned since taking this job is that […]
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Teaching Healthy Money Habits
By Trisha Good, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority January 21, 2025 As we settle into the new year, is one of your resolutions improving your family’s financial health? If […]
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Investing in the Future: MLK’s Insight and the Power of a 529 Plan
By Regina Carmon, Sr. Director, Tuition Financing Relationship Manager January 14, 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. contributed countless lessons about life, purpose, and service. Although rooted in the civil […]
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Starting Fresh: Saving Smarter with a 529 Account in 2025
By Devon Copeland, Senior Communications Associate, Invest529 January 7, 2025 As we enter 2025, many people are examining their spending habits more closely. Beyond balancing budgets, there’s a growing focus on […]
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Navigating the Path with a 529
Essential Tips for High School Students and Their Parents Preparing for post-secondary opportunities is an exciting and sometimes overwhelming journey. For high schoolers and their support system, it’s a time […]
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Reviewing Your Education Savings Plan Goals – A New Holiday Tradition
By Michelle Winner, Director of Marketing, Maryland 529 It seems like the holidays and family traditions go hand in hand. For the past 10 years, my husband and I have […]