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 […]
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Fatherhood is About Being Future-Minded
By Troy Montigney, Executive Director, Indiana Education Savings Authority June 20, 2019 Father’s Day means many different things over the course of a man’s life. As a boy, you (or […]
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529 plans and scholarships
By my529 June 13, 2019 Great news: Your graduating high school senior has received a merit-based scholarship that will pay for much—maybe even all—of their higher education. But what […]
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Dear Dash … What is a qualified education expense?
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 […]
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10 ideas on how to prepare for college before your first class
By my529 April 23, 2019 Saving with a 529 plan is one of the best ways to prepare for college. But tuition is just one part of being ready to […]
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How My $301.73 Tax Return Became a $603.46 College Savings Contribution
By Ross Loehr, Business Development Officer, Intuition College Savings Solutions April 16, 2019 Here we are on the other side of another tax filing deadline! What a great feeling […]
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Dear Dash…From Small Fry to Scientist
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 […]
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April is Financial Literacy Month: Tips for Instilling Financial Savviness in Your Kids
You taught your kids to walk, talk and ride a bike. You taught them to share, to brush their teeth and to eat their vegetables—but do they know how much […]
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Banish College Savings? No, Encourage Them!
By Robert Cole, President, Private College 529 Plan March 5, 2019 As the father of two elementary-school children, I understand the financial pressures on young families. The need to save for […]
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How to keep that saving for college resolution
By Julie Shields-Rutyna, Director of College Planning, MEFA January 8, 2019 It’s a new year, and I am two weeks into my new year’s resolutions and doing pretty well! […]