529 plans come to you
By Anna Scimemi September 18, 2016 As a family, you know you need to save for college costs, but you might not know where to begin. Or perhaps you’re too […]
Tag Archives: college
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Steps to the Future and the Role of College Savings
By Patricia Roberts CSPN Corporate Affiliate Chair It seems like just yesterday that I was dropping off my son for his very first day of school — pre-school. It was […]
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September is College Savings Month
By Young Boozer, Treasurer, State of Alabama and Chair, CSPN September 6, 2016 As this is the “back to school” season of the year, whether it’s to kindergarten or college, […]
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Feed Your 529 Account Through Other Savings
By Tim Gorrell, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority August 29, 2016 Being a saver, you completed your bargain hunting at the back-to-school sales. Maybe you live in a state […]
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Hard-knock advice for freshmen – part 2
By Ashley Murdie, Former Financial Literacy Director, Kansas State Treasurer’s Office August 15, 2016 In the last post, Ashley offered three tips to help incoming college freshman avoid costly financial mistakes. […]
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Hard-knock advice for freshmen
By Ashley Murdie, Former Financial Literacy Director, Kansas State Treasurer’s Office August 9, 2016 Congratulations, freshman! You’ve successfully crossed the milestone of graduating high school and are now moving full […]
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Fresh Thinking on FAFSA
By Nancy Farmer, President, Private College 529 Plan August 2, 2016 If you have a child about to start senior year in high school, you are probably thinking, “They grow […]
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Creative Ways to Keep Kids Learning in Summer
By Mary Morris, Virginia529 July 20, 2016 School may be out for the summer, but that doesn’t mean children stop learning. Summer provides many new and different opportunities to engage […]
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This Fourth of July, Focus on the Freedom to Save
From the Archives By Jodi Golden former Director of the Indiana Education Savings Authority July 3, 2013 Getting ready for a patriotic BBQ? Ribs, chicken, burgers … formula, strained carrots, […]
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Summer not a time for break from college savings
By: Hon. Michael L. Fitzgerald State Treasurer, State of Iowa While it may be hard to believe that the kids wrapped up yet another year of school, summer break is […]
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Savings for Your Baby’s College: Building Habit Early is Key
By Young Boozer, Treasurer, State of Alabama and Chair, CSPN June 2, 2016 From my own experience – and those of countless others – having a child is something for […]
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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year: 529 Day
By Mary Morris, Virginia529 May 23, 2016 If you’re like me, you can’t help but love this time of year. The flowers are blooming, the weather is warming up, school […]