All In: A Team Approach to College Savings
By: South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis, Administrator of Future Scholar College Savings Plan November 2, 2021 From the moment a new baby enters the world, families dream of the successful life […]
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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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More Families Than Ever Before Are Saving for Education with a 529 Savings Plan
529 Plans Are More Flexible, and More Popular, Than Ever Before By Michael Frerichs, Treasurer of the State of Illinois and Chair of the College Savings Plans Network October 12, 2021 […]
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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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The Big Picture: Should I save for my child’s education beyond high school? And if so, how?
By John Mitchell, Director of College Savings, Illinois State Treasurer September 28, 2021 September is College Savings Month, during which a lot of effort is dedicated to helping parents […]
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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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A Grandparent’s Role in Saving
By Michael L. Fitzgerald, State Treasurer of Iowa September 14, 2021 We often hear the phrase, “All of the joy without the responsibility,” tied to being a grandparent. While this […]
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Changing Our Savings Patterns
By Emily Roozen, Business Development Coordinator, CollegeInvest August 31, 2021 September is College Savings Month and what a perfect time to start thinking about what a college savings account can do […]
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Get the most out of the rest of your summer
Summers in Alaska can fly by. However, for a few glorious months, the days are filled with light and opportunities for adventure. The fields are lush with green, the woods […]
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4 quick tips I wish I knew as a freshman starting college
Starting college is an exciting time when you get to redefine yourself and discover your interests. You’ll succeed in areas you never knew you had talents in, and you’ll make […]
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Tips for Smart Back-to-School Shopping
By Curtis Loftis, State Treasurer, South Carolina August 10, 2021 The sound of ringing bells will soon mark the beginning of a brand-new school year. And for many areas of the […]
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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 […]