Playing with money: Summer fun = financial savvy kids
By Deena Lager, Director, Arizona 529 College Savings Program July 11, 2018 Summer is here and that means parents are looking to keep the kids busy with fun and meaningful […]
Tag Archives: higher education
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Prepaid Tuition Plans offer Peace of Mind
By Linda Fernandez, Director of the Educational Opportunities and Investment Division, Texas Comptroller’s Office July 3, 2018 Have you ever done anything by instinct without much thought that seemed somewhat […]
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Five Reasons Assets and Savings May Have Little or No Impact on Financial Aid
By Mila Tappan, College Access and Outreach Manager, Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) June 26, 2018 A family’s primary residence and retirement accounts are excluded from consideration. The following assets […]
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The Future Starts with the Actions We Take Today
By Betty Lochner, Director, Washington College Savings Plans June 20, 2018 Just a few short months ago, I lost my beloved dad, known by all as “Gramps.” He was 90 […]
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529 Plans Team Up With Scholarships
By Tim Gorrell, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority June 12, 2018 One of the most frequently asked question 529 college savings programs hear is, “What happens to the 529 […]
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A Time to Save: Celebrate 529 College Savings Day
By Jim DiUlio, Chair of CSPN Tuesday, May 29, 2018 May brings milestones for families across the nation – college students finish their spring semester, high school seniors make their […]
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Give your graduate the gift of a bright future
By Betty Lochner, Director, Washington College Savings Plans May 22, 2018 The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt […]
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529 Day Myth Busting
By: South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis, Administrator of Future Scholar College Savings Plan May 15, 2018 Between warm weather and graduation season, the month of May has always been one […]
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Financial Preparedness Tips for College-Bound Seniors
By Deborah Goodkin, Program Manager, Nebraska’s College Savings Plans, First National Bank of Omaha April 25, 2018 Heading off to college is a gateway to new experiences. It is a […]
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Your Tax Refund Can Fund Your Child’s Higher Education
Tim Gorrell, Executive director of Ohio Tuition Trust Authority April 17, 2018 After working on your federal tax form, did you happily discover that you would receive a tax refund? […]
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How to Prepare Your Child for College
By: South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis, Administrator of Future Scholar College Savings Plan April 11, 2018 You helped him tie his shoes before his first day of kindergarten. You showed her […]
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Financial Literacy: 3 Easy to Ways to Improve Your Finances
By Betty Lochner, Executive Director, Washington College Savings Plans March 28, 2018 Saving for college is a lot harder when your budget is messy. When you get out the duster […]