Mother’s Day: A Nod to Pand-Epic Mothers
By Lael Oldmixon, Alaska 529 May 8, 2020 A “Pand-Epic Mother” is a mother, who during the pandemic, is particularly impressive or remarkable. This might be you if you have […]
Tag Archives: higher education
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Financial Literacy Starts at Home: How 529 Plans Can Help
By Patricia Roberts, Chief Operating Officer, Gift of College, Inc. April 21, 2020 As with many forms of education, the seeds of financial literacy are first planted and nourished at home. […]
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How to Prepare Your Child for College
By Vivian Tsai, Senior Director of TIAA-CREF Tuition Financing, Inc. April 7, 2020 If I had written this blog post at any other time before today, I likely would have […]
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Does Uncle Sam owe you a refund? Consider a contribution to your 529
By Robert Trishman, Editor for my529 April 1, 2020 New cellphone, overdue car repair or outstanding debts? You may already have plans for your tax refund when it arrives. But, […]
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It is never too late to become financially literate
By John McMillan, State Treasurer of Aabama March 24, 2020 Whether it’s housework, paying bills or setting doctor’s appointments, even the best of us procrastinate. One thing you shouldn’t […]
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Picking a 529 Plan … by the Numbers
By Bob Cole, President/CEO, Private College 529 Plan March 3, 2020 Many families who are saving for college are aware that there are two kinds of 529 plans – […]
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How to Turn “When I Grow Up, I Want to Be…” Into “Look What I’ve Become” With a 529 Plan
By Fernando Diaz, Chief Financial Product Officer, Office of Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs February 25, 2020 From as early as preschool, parents start asking their kids, “What do you […]
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Dear Dash . . . 529, will you be mine?
Dear Dash, My grown-up says that there’s a lot to love about 529 plans. Mine is as old as I am! What do you love about 529s? Love, Gemma (age […]
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Why Open a 529 Plan?
By 529forCollege.com January 29, 2020 An astronaut. A train engineer. A banker. These are the kinds of professions that call for higher education, which can also lead to a substantial […]
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Crunching Numbers
By 529forCollege.com January 29, 2020 When Ted Wagner goes to college and studies to be a forensic accountant – a hybrid with the sleuthing skills of a detective and the bookkeeping […]
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Making Saving Fun for Kids
By Michael Fitzgerald, Iowa State Treasurer January 21, 2020 As adults, we know how important it is to save and find ways to feel financially secure. However, getting our […]
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The Dream of a Better Future for My Children
By Mary Lehman, Senior Director, Marketing, TIAA In recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday on Jan. 15 and the national holiday on Jan. 20, I was inspired to […]