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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What To Do With Remaining 529 Funds?
By: David Lawhorn, 529 Plan Manager, Kentucky Education Savings Plan Trust (KY Saves 529) March 19, 2019 As my family nears the end of our only child’s undergraduate college experience, […]
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Save Now or Receive Aid Later?
By Troy Montigney, Executive Director, Indiana Education Savings Authority February 28, 2019 There are many widely held misconceptions about financial aid. One of the most prevalent is that families should […]
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Be S.M.A.R.T. With Your College Savings Goals
By Tim Gorrell, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority February 5, 2019 The first month of 2019 is now behind us, so what’s the status of your New Year’s resolutions? […]
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Making savings fun for children
By Deena Lager, Director, Arizona 529 College Savings Program January 22, 2019 Financial literacy may seem like an overwhelming topic for a young child, but, with a little creativity, […]
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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! […]
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Happy Holidays!
By Betsy Hagen, Associate Director for GET Operations, Guaranteed Education Tuition Program December 18, 2018 I love the holidays! I write a to-do list, get my greeting cards done, purchase […]
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When College Lands on a Birthday Wish List: A Sign That High School Students Are Saving, Too
By: Regina Carmon December 14, 2018 In October, my nephew Joel celebrated his 16th birthday. A month earlier, he sent me a text message with a list of gift […]
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Make Your New Year’s Resolution to Save for College Now and Help Reduce Costly Debt Later
By Michelle Winner, Public Relations and Marketing Program Manager, Maryland 529. December 4, 2018 The New Year is just a few weeks away, which means it’s time to start thinking […]
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Like Hosting a Thanksgiving Dinner, the Key Ingredient in Saving for College Is Having a Plan
By Patricia Roberts, Chief Operating Officer, Gift of College November 19, 2018 Whether you’re traveling from near or far to gather with family or friends, making a signature dish […]
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Consider the gift of college savings
By Jim DiUlio, Director, Wisconsin 529 College Savings Program November 13, 2018 With Thanksgiving right around the corner, before we know it the holiday season will be in full […]
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Conquering College Financing Fears
By Tim Gorrell, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority October 30, 2018 With Halloween coming up, it’s a good time to face your fears — your college financing fears. Here’s […]