Enter to Win $500 This Holiday Season
By Betty Lochner, 529forCollege Liaison “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” – Benjamin Franklin. This holiday season, give the gift that kids won’t break, outgrow […]
Tag Archives: debt
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College Financing Fears: There’s Nothing Scary About Saving
Laura Snead Morgan, Vice President of Communications, Savings, and Legal Affairs, College Foundation Inc. October 29, 2019 When I was younger, I worried about a monster under the bed. These […]
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What I Learned From Fifth-Graders
By Regina Carmon, CBS Marketing and Sales, NexBank October 15, 2019 A few years ago, I had the opportunity to engage elementary school students during an assembly. They were […]
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The proof is in the numbers: Saving for college adds up
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 […]
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How a Mom of Three Saved For College
By Peg Creonte, Senior Vice President at Ascensus Government Savings September 18, 2019 I’ll never forget the first cold dash of reality around the challenges of saving for college. […]
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How Grandparents Can Help Save for College
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 […]
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Ready for Launch: Tips for Parents of New College Students, Part 2
By: Vivian Tsai, Senior Director and Head of Relationship Management, TIAA-CREF Tuition Financing, Inc. August 27, 2019 They’ve made it through high school. They’ve earned that college admission. With the […]
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How To Save While Back-To-School Shopping
By Tim Gorrell, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority August 13, 2019 Do you remember the TV commercial with a father dancing through the aisles of a big box store, […]
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The Power of Talking to Your Children About Their 529 Savings Plan
By Ross Loehr, Business Development Officer, Intuition College Savings Solutions August 6, 2019 Most parents will do whatever it takes to position their children for a happy and successful life. […]
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Tax-Free Holidays
By Anita Kelley, Director, Savings Division, Alabama State Treasury July 23, 2019 When you’re discussing your favorite holidays, you might end up with a pretty long list. No matter […]
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Prepare now for fall withdrawals
By: Hon. Michael L. Fitzgerald, State Treasurer, State of Iowa July 16, 2019 The summer break is a great time to get away from it all and spend time with […]
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Three Ways to Blend Fun and Learning This Summer
By Janae Dixon, Virginia529 July 9, 2019 Sunny days, hanging out with friends, trips to the beach—there are a ton of reasons why summer break is your child’s favorite time […]