Apprenticeships have long been an important entry point for construction, plumbing and manufacturing trades. In addition to these sectors, there are now apprenticeships in fields such as healthcare, education, and […]
John Hupalo, Founder and CEO, Invite Education Starting March 17, college basketball’s March Madness will happily divert our attention from the current FAFSA Fiasco, student loans and other education issues. […]
By Brittany Leona Parks, Writer, my529, Utah’s Education Savings Plan March 5, 2024 Educating children early and often about financial concepts develops saving habits for their first major purchases—a car, […]
By Mary Morris, Virginia529 CEO and College Savings Plans Network, Chair As we step into 2024, let’s take a moment to reflect on the progress made in education savings over […]
By Steve Jobe, Senior Vice President, Vestwell February 20, 2024 Anyone who’s been or has sent a child to college knows firsthand how expensive obtaining a degree can be and […]
By Roby Smith, Iowa State Treasurer February 13, 2024 Ahhhh, love! Nat King Cole had it right: “‘L’ is for the way you look at me …” And looking at […]
Why 529 college savings plans are perfect for technical and vocational pathways By Jackie Ferrado, Associate Director for Community Engagement, Washington 529 College and Education Savings Plans (WA529) February 6, […]
After a late release of the 2024-25 FAFSA, students will soon receive their financial aid offers. Here are three steps to help you prepare to pay the bill and set […]
By Lael M. Oldmixon, Executive Director, Education Trust of Alaska As a parent, envisioning your child’s future and education journey is natural. After all, don’t we all have big dreams […]
By Rodger O’Connor, Associate Director for Marketing & Communications, Washington State’s College Savings Plans (WA529) January 16, 2024 It’s January, which means football everywhere you look, on seemingly every channel […]
By Jørn Earl Otte, Hartford Funds’ Strategic Marketing Consultant for SMART529 in West Virginia January 8, 2024 This is the year! You’ve made the commitment – you are going to […]
By Troy Montigney is Vice President of State-Facilitated Retirement Programs (SFRP) at Ascensus January 3, 2024 Saving for any purpose is a big commitment, worthy of consideration with other long-term […]