Face your college financing fears
Just yesterday, you were cradling your sweet baby, and today, here you are with a ninth-grader quickly approaching college entry. Cue your best Edvard Munch’s ‘The Scream’ impersonation as you […]
Tag Archives: college
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How to Grow Your 529 Plan With Your Child
By Tim Gorrell, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority October 19, 2021 I’m often asked, “When is the best time to start saving for college?” My answer is always, “When your […]
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More Families Than Ever Before Are Saving for Education with a 529 Savings Plan
529 Plans Are More Flexible, and More Popular, Than Ever Before By Michael Frerichs, Treasurer of the State of Illinois and Chair of the College Savings Plans Network October 12, 2021 […]
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Some Things Never Change
By Ross Loehr, Business Development Officer, Intuition College Savings Solutions October 5, 2021 It was a typical midweek school night when I stunned my daughter with a revelation about my […]
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The Big Picture: Should I save for my child’s education beyond high school? And if so, how?
By John Mitchell, Director of College Savings, Illinois State Treasurer September 28, 2021 September is College Savings Month, during which a lot of effort is dedicated to helping parents […]
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Saving is Always Better Than Borrowing
September is National College Savings Month, and it’s also the time when most students are starting a new school year. Yet, even with the annual reminder that their kids are […]
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Seven Tips to Achieve Your College Savings Goals
Let’s face it, saving for college can feel overwhelming at times. You probably have concerns about the rising cost of college and the impact of student loan debt. You may […]
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Changing Our Savings Patterns
By Emily Roozen, Business Development Coordinator, CollegeInvest August 31, 2021 September is College Savings Month and what a perfect time to start thinking about what a college savings account can do […]
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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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4 quick tips I wish I knew as a freshman starting college
Starting college is an exciting time when you get to redefine yourself and discover your interests. You’ll succeed in areas you never knew you had talents in, and you’ll make […]
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Why I Save for my Nieces’ Futures … and Spoil Them Now
By Marissa Rowe, Executive Director, Indiana Education Savings Authority August 3, 2021 My nieces are cute. Like, crazy cute. I’m talking one with naturally curly hair and two blondes who […]
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How To Use CSPN’s New 529 Plan Comparison Tools
By Catherine Seat, Communications Director, NAST July 27, 2021 Earlier this year, the College Savings Plans Network (CSPN), in partnership with Invite Education, launched new 529 plan search and compare […]