Dear Dash, Yesterday, I decided that I wanted to become a bug scientist. My dad said, “College is in your future!” That must be true because my parents have been saving for college for as long as I’ve been around. But, today I talked to my friend, who said he’s going to be a house […]
Dear Dash, Though our mom doesn’t always hear this from us, we appreciate all she does for our family. What are some things we can do to show her how much we love her this Mother’s Day? Sincerely, Quinn & Mae Age 12 & 10 Dear Quinn & […]
March 30, 2021 Dear Dash, Like my grown-ups, I’m a planner. Can you give me some tips for how I can be ready to survive college preparation in high school? Sincerely, Axel (age 5) Dear Axel, College is just around the corner. But don’t stress. You’ll […]
Dear Dash, My grown-up says that there’s a lot to love about 529 plans. Mine is as old as I am! What do you love about 529s? Love, Gemma (age 2) Dear Gemma, I love that your grown-ups love 529 as much as I do. Indeed, there is a lot to love […]
Dear Dash, My mom told me that my college savings plan account can only be used for “Qualified Education Expenses.” Can I use it for pizza? What if I want to be a pilot? Is that a qualified expense? Sincerely, Quinn, Age 9 Dear Quinn, “Qualified Education Expenses” is […]
Dear Dash, I am almost done with second grade, and I think it is time to seriously think about my plans for the future. When I grow up I want to be a scientist and an inventor. What should I start doing to make sure I stay on the right track? After all, I am […]
Dear Dash, I’ve always dreamed of becoming an engineer. I think I’ll need to attend a four-year college to achieve my goal. When I look at the cost of going to college, I get scared that I won’t be able to afford it. Can you provide my family and me with a few simple ways […]
Dear Dash, I’m planning to go to college someday. My mom started a 529 account for me. Can you give me some tips on how to grow my college savings? Sincerely, Brij Dear Brij, It’s great to hear that you’re already off to a great start with a […]