Attract and retain great employees with a 529 benefit
Employers know that recruiting the right skills and retaining talented employees is vital to an organization’s success. Reflecting on the last two years, I think we can all agree that […]
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The Dream of a Better Future for My Children
In recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday on Jan. 15 and the national holiday on Jan. 17, I was inspired to write about a personal dream that I […]
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This New Year, Resolve to Save More with 529 Plans
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 […]
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How To Save For Higher Education In 2022
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 […]
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Here comes the sun…
By Lael Oldmixon, Executive Director, Alaska 529 Dec 21, 2021 “Hello darkness, my old friend!” This famous Simon and Garfunkel song lyric is quoted in posts on the news feeds of […]
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Face your college financing fears
Just yesterday, you were cradling your sweet baby, and today, here you are with a ninth-grader quickly approaching college entry. Cue your best Edvard Munch’s ‘The Scream’ impersonation as you […]
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Some Things Never Change
By Ross Loehr, Business Development Officer, Intuition College Savings Solutions October 5, 2021 It was a typical midweek school night when I stunned my daughter with a revelation about my […]
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Saving is Always Better Than Borrowing
September is National College Savings Month, and it’s also the time when most students are starting a new school year. Yet, even with the annual reminder that their kids are […]
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Why I Save for my Nieces’ Futures … and Spoil Them Now
By Marissa Rowe, Executive Director, Indiana Education Savings Authority August 3, 2021 My nieces are cute. Like, crazy cute. I’m talking one with naturally curly hair and two blondes who […]
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Fall Withdrawals
By Brennan Hannon, Business Development Manager, CollegeInvest July 20, 2021 It is almost autumn, and that means families across the country are getting ready to make withdrawals from their […]
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529s Work With Scholarships
By Tim Gorrell, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority June 8, 2021 One of the most frequently asked questions about 529 plans is: “What happens to the 529 if my […]
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About 529s: Is it a Myth? or a Fact?
By Jørn Earl Otte, Strategic Marketing Consultant, Hartford Funds SMART529 March 9, 2021 Welcome to March! (I think we’ve had enough madness for one year, don’t you?) 529 plans have […]