Greater Role for Prepaid Tuition?
by Nancy Farmer, President, Private College 529 March 5, 2018 If you’re like most families, you’re worrying: “I don’t know how I’ll afford college for my children!” College costs will […]
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A 529 for your (Tiny) Valentine: Five Things Your Family will Love about Saving for College
By Patricia Roberts, CSPN Corporate Affiliate Chair February 12, 2018 Valentine’s Day is a fitting time to remind those we love just how much we care about them. While there’s […]
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DON’T LET THE TAX TAIL WAG THE DOG
By: Jamie Canup, Partner, Hirschler Fleischer December 27, 2017 The end of the year is a time when many make last minute contributions to the charity of their choice, in […]
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Holiday Gifts for Tots to Teens
As Easy as 5-2-9 By Patricia Roberts, CSPN Corporate Affiliate Chair November 13, 2017 With Thanksgiving just around the corner and Black Friday and Cyber Monday immediately following, gift giving is […]
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The Faces of 529s
Meet Jillian: Current Salisbury University Senior, Future Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner College: Salisbury University Major: Nursing Graduation Date: May 2018 529 Plan: Maryland 529 College Savings Plan Q: What […]
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The Summer Camp Blues
By Mary Anne Busse, Managing Director of Great Disclosure LLC August 2, 2017 I’ve sent my 9-year-old daughter, Emma, away to summer camp for the first time ever! While she was […]
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Asking for a gift to a 529 instead of toys…Awkward or Okay?
By: Christine Stoll, Executive Director, IDeal – Idaho College Savings Program May 22, 2017 You value saving for college, but asking family and friends to help out (in lieu of […]
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Saving for college: 5 reasons 529s rule
By Stacey Belford, American Century Investments/Kansas Learning Quest 529 College Saving Plan May 4, 2017 Despite what you sometimes read in the press, there is still tremendous value in higher […]
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My very first 529 plan withdrawal: celebrating a college decision and a decision to save
By Patricia Roberts April 24, 2017 As I prepare to take my very first qualified withdrawal next week, I think back to establishing the 529 college savings account I am […]
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Maximizing the tax benefits of 529 plans
By Kelley Hope, Communications Officer, Virginia529 April 18, 2017 Tax benefits of 529 plans make them especially attractive to families and individuals looking to maximize their savings. However, thinking about […]
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Parents’ assets do not harm aid for most low-income students
By Jill Young Miller Communications Specialist, Center for Social Development at Washington University in St. Louis February 27, 2017 Parents’ savings and assets are unlikely to jeopardize federal or state […]
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Teaching Smart Money Habits—And Making it Fun (Step 3)
By: Christine Stoll, Executive Director, IDeal – Idaho College Savings Program February 6, 2017 This past year we have been working with our oldest daughter who is now six, to […]