Taking Stock in Their Future
By Hon. Michael L. Fitzgerald, State Treasurer, State of Iowa January 5, 2021 Many people are ready to close the calendar on 2020 and focus on 2021, and I don’t […]
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Forecast for 2021: A few clouds giving way to sun
By Amanda Muir, Principal and head of Education Savings Group at Vanguard December 29, 2020 Vanguard recently released its economic forecast for 2021. In short, predictions trend upward with expectations […]
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It’s Never Too Late to Save In A 529 For Your High School Student
By Tim Gorrell, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority December 8, 2020 You know the saying, “It’s never too late…” Truly, it’s never too late to save for your child’s […]
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Gifts for all your lists
By Ashley Durham, Senior Writer, my529 December 2, 2020 This year, simplify holiday shopping for your family and friends by inviting them to contribute to your beneficiary’s 529 account. […]
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In uncertain times, prepaid college savings plans offer low risk investing for the future
By Joe Torsella, State Treasurer of Pennsylvania October 6, 2020 The year 2020 has brought challenges no one could have ever imagined. Parents have faced an impossible balancing act […]
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Saving for higher education amidst uncertainty
By Linda Lambert, Financial Capability Director for the College Savings Program at the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) September 22, 2020 As we celebrate College Savings Month throughout September, we […]
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Is a 529 Plan on Your Back to School List?
By Francesca Nelson, Public Affairs Officer, Maryland 529 August 11, 2020 Summer is almost over, which means it’s time for back-to-school shopping. But with the current health pandemic, back-to-school shopping […]
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Rising High School Seniors Can Prepare For College This Summer
By Tim Gorrell, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority July 14, 2020 For students getting ready to start their senior year, summer is an ideal time to prepare for college before […]
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College Savings Accounts and Financial Aid
By Meredith Barnhart, Director of Integrated Communications, Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority. June 23, 2020 The overlap of college savings accounts and financial aid can be confusing for families, and it’s important to […]
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529 Day is Here: Keep Those Dreams Moving Forward
By Betty Lochner, 529forCollege Liaison May 26, 2020 This week on May 29, we celebrate National 529 Day! It’s a day set aside to increase awareness of and participation in 529 […]
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Give a Gift that Grows with your Graduate!
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 […]
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It is never too late to become financially literate
By John McMillan, State Treasurer of Aabama March 24, 2020 Whether it’s housework, paying bills or setting doctor’s appointments, even the best of us procrastinate. One thing you shouldn’t […]