Young says, “Start young!”
By Young Boozer, Alabama State Treasurer August 27, 2024 Next month is college savings month. When I talk to folks about saving for college, usually the first thing they ask […]
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Save With Smart Back-To-School Shopping Strategies
By Trisha Good, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority August 13, 2024 Does your child’s upcoming school supply list seem to go on and on? According to a 2024 Deloitte report, […]
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Preparing to Leave for College
By Eric Bennett, College Countdown Editor, ScholarShare 529 August 6, 2024 Preparing for college drop-off day can be overwhelming. So, here are a few practical matters to consider before your […]
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Top 10 Ways to Teach Kids About Saving During the Summer
By Rodger O’Connor, Associate Director, Marketing & Communications, Washington State’s College Savings Plans (WA529) July 30, 2024 Summer is a time for fun and relaxation—especially for kids. But just because […]
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529s – Not Just for Four-Year Schools
By Curtis Loftis State Treasurer of South Carolina July 23, 2024 Whether it’s a quiet lane, a winding trail, or a busy highway – the roads we travel are as […]
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Navigating your first 529 Withdrawal: A Guide for Both Students and Parents
By Lael M. Oldmixon, M. Ed., Executive Director, Education Trust of Alaska July 16, 2024 As someone who appreciates the advantages of saving for education with a 529 plan and […]
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Kick Student Loan Debt to the Curb
By Jamie Dushin, Accounting Manager, Achieve Montana, Montana’s official 529 Education Savings Plan. July 9, 2024 At the end of last year, student loan debt in the U.S. totaled $1.74 […]
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529s can help prevent the financial and emotional burden of student loans
By Brittany Leona Parks, writer, my529 Are there any products available today that can truly improve financial, career, and mental well-being? Consider what a 529 college savings plan can do. […]
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How College Savings Accounts Affect Eligibility for Financial Aid
By Jonathan Hughes, Associate Director of College Planning and Content Creation, Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority June 25, 2024 If there is one pernicious myth that I could stomp out of […]
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Summer just started-why you should be thinking of fall withdrawals
School is out for the summer, grills are fired up for barbecue season, and summer vacations are in full swing. As you shop for hot dogs and sunscreen, you will […]
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This Dad’s Got Jokes – and Education Savings
Where does a penguin keep his money? In a snow bank. What did the hamburger name it’s baby? Patty. What’s brown and sticky? A stick. When I earned the title […]
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Life Lessons from a Higher Education
By Paula Smith, Senior Vice President, Product Strategy and Development – Retirement and College Savings, Voya Investment Management Having access to higher education has been a transformative experience that has profoundly shaped […]