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 […]
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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 […]