By Curtis Loftis is the State Treasurer of South Carolina February 8, 2022 Around this time of year, it seems every store I enter is full of heart-covered cards, rose bouquets or some other symbol of love. Whether it’s a spouse, significant other, friend, child or grandchild, it looks like the important people in our […]
By: South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis, Administrator of Future Scholar College Savings Plan November 2, 2021 From the moment a new baby enters the world, families dream of the successful life their new addition will have. One of the best ways they can help achieve that success is to fund the child’s higher education by contributing […]
By Curtis Loftis, State Treasurer, South Carolina August 10, 2021 The sound of ringing bells will soon mark the beginning of a brand-new school year. And for many areas of the country, 2021 classes will bring with them a welcome dose of pre-Covid normalcy. As the important first day of school draws nearer, families are beginning […]
By Hon. Curtis Loftis, State Treasurer of South Carolina March 23, 2021 Where did you learn about personal finance? Did a patient parent explain the difference between spending for what you need versus what you want? Or perhaps a dedicated teacher helped you understand the complexities of saving and investing in the modern world. If […]
By: South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis, Administrator of Future Scholar College Savings Plan January 19, 2021 All parents want their kids to grow up to be financially independent and able to afford the important things in life without getting buried under mountains of debt. You can set your child on the right path by teaching […]
By Curtis Loftis, State Treasurer of South Carolina September 29, 2020 As a parent, it’s normal to worry about your child’s future, but the alarming projections of what college tuition will cost when your little one is older can be a bit overwhelming. Luckily, a 529 college savings plan is designed to put you in […]
By: South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis, Administrator of Future Scholar College Savings Plan April 28, 2020 To an eighth or ninth grader, college may seem like a journey to be taken in the far distant future, but parents know that time moves much more quickly than their children can imagine. Parents also understand that preparing […]
By: South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis, Administrator of Future Scholar College Savings Plan February 18, 2020 Most parents think that their children are the smartest and most talented kids around, and they should. All children deserve to have parents who are supportive and believe in their ability to succeed. But relying on a child’s dazzling genius […]
By Curtis Loftis, South Carolina Treasurer It’s been a mad rush of holiday gatherings since late November, and the end of another year is fast approaching. It’s also the time when the mad scramble to gather all your records and track down those missing receipts has begun. The good news is that you may still […]
By South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis, Administrator of Future Scholar College Savings Plan October 26, 2018 As most parents will tell you, kids start growing fast and they don’t ever slow down. Where do the years go? For many busy parents of preschoolers, college likely seems like a far-off expense, but in a blink of […]
By: South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis, Administrator of Future Scholar College Savings Plan August 15, 2018 It’s that time of year! The season of searching for No. 2 pencils, brightly colored binders, and that oh-so-special book bag is here. It’s an exciting time, full of anticipation for school-age children and their parents. But, as the first […]
By: South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis, Administrator of Future Scholar College Savings Plan May 15, 2018 Between warm weather and graduation season, the month of May has always been one I look forward to. With May comes a favorite celebration of mine – May 29th, also known as National 529 Day. While each state has […]