By Troy Montigney, Vice President, Ascensus Government Savings June 14, 2022 (updated from original post in June 2019) Father’s Day means many different things over the course of a man’s life. As a boy, you (or more likely your mom) get to buy your dad practical presents like neckties or new drill bits. The perspective […]
Por Meredith Clement, MEFA Click HERE for the English version of the blog. La temporada de graduación se acerca, y si en su familia alguien se va a graduar de la escuela secundaria, tenemos una gran idea. Hágale un regalo […]
By Michael Fitzgerald, State Treasurer of Iowa May 10, 2022 “Marcia, Marcia, Marcia,” mocked Jan Brady of The Brady Brunch as her sister Marcia received continued praise at school. Little did we know how symbolic this quote would become as a response to being jealous. Speaking of jealousy, the Bradys would have only had to […]
By Fernando Diaz, Chief Financial Product Officer, Illinois State Treasurer April 5, 2022 Haz clic AQUÍ para ver el blog en español. Starting college is an exciting experience, […]
March 22, 2022 As you step back into your garden this spring, you might see the green tips of leaves peeking through the soil. In my garden, the first sign of green crocus leaves means that soon flowers will spread, and the space will be full of vibrant, beautiful colors. Similar to these early symbols […]
By Rachel Biar, CSPN Chair, Assistant State Treasurer, Nebraska For me, the beginning of a new year is a chance to look back and reset. Those of us who practice the tradition of making New Year’s resolutions typically promise to do something to improve ourselves or perform more acts of kindness for others as the […]
Make this new year count for education savings. Start with a 529 plan. Open a tax-advantaged 529 account Prepare for future qualified education expenses by choosing a 529 plan as your investment vehicle. Start by looking at your state’s 529 plan, which may offer state income tax benefits in addition to the federal tax benefits […]
By Tim Gorrell, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority December 7, 2021 The first few years of parenthood go by in a flash. As you settle in with your family, take some time to figure out how you’d like to support your child’s future higher education. It’s best to start saving as early as possible. However, […]
By Stan Zeto, Deputy Executive Director, ScholarShare Investment Board November 30, 2021 With the fall season comes a time when many high school seniors begin to apply to their desired colleges. This is a monumental time for students to embark on a special and pivotal step in their higher education journey. Although I do not […]
By Devon Copeland, Senior Communications Associate, Virginia529 May 19, 2020 This graduation season doesn’t look like it has in years past, with an abbreviated academic year for many students and canceled ceremonies. It’s still important, however to congratulate 2020 graduates on a job well-done and celebrate the season no matter how different. One fact that […]
By Meredith Barnhart, Director of Integrated Communications, Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority October 1, 2019 We all know that saving money is a good habit. It allows us to pay for large expenses and more accurately plan for future purchases. And if you’re a parent, you’re constantly aware of the need to set money aside specifically […]
By Devon Copeland, Virginia529 September 12, 2019 As you might imagine, September is a great month to consider your child’s future—and your finances. Besides being “back-to-school” season, it’s also National College Savings Month. Most parents believe their children will go on to receive higher education after high school, but according to student loan lender Sallie […]