Give Your Finances a Spring Cleaning
By: South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis, Administrator of Future Scholar College Savings Plan April 3, 2024 Spring is most definitely in the air – and on cars, driveways, and all over […]
Tag Archives: higher education
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Using Your 529 Plan for Apprenticeship Costs
Apprenticeships have long been an important entry point for construction, plumbing and manufacturing trades. In addition to these sectors, there are now apprenticeships in fields such as healthcare, education, and […]
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March Madness: The Biggest Myths of 529s
John Hupalo, Founder and CEO, Invite Education Starting March 17, college basketball’s March Madness will happily divert our attention from the current FAFSA Fiasco, student loans and other education issues. […]
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Get in the habit: Tips to practice saving at any age
By Brittany Leona Parks, Writer, my529, Utah’s Education Savings Plan March 5, 2024 Educating children early and often about financial concepts develops saving habits for their first major purchases—a car, […]
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Looking Back on 529 Savings in 2023 and Tips for Boosting Education Savings in 2024
By Mary Morris, Virginia529 CEO and College Savings Plans Network, Chair As we step into 2024, let’s take a moment to reflect on the progress made in education savings over […]
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From Desk to Diploma: How Can Employers Help Solve the Student Loan Crisis
By Steve Jobe, Senior Vice President, Vestwell February 20, 2024 Anyone who’s been or has sent a child to college knows firsthand how expensive obtaining a degree can be and […]
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There’s So Much to L-O-V-E About 529s
By Roby Smith, Iowa State Treasurer February 13, 2024 Ahhhh, love! Nat King Cole had it right: “‘L’ is for the way you look at me …” And looking at […]
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Job-Ready Graduates
Why 529 college savings plans are perfect for technical and vocational pathways By Jackie Ferrado, Associate Director for Community Engagement, Washington 529 College and Education Savings Plans (WA529) February 6, […]
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Preparing To Pay For A Higher Education
After a late release of the 2024-25 FAFSA, students will soon receive their financial aid offers. Here are three steps to help you prepare to pay the bill and set […]
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Savings Simplified: Every Penny Counts
By Lael M. Oldmixon, Executive Director, Education Trust of Alaska As a parent, envisioning your child’s future and education journey is natural. After all, don’t we all have big dreams […]
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Build your Education Savings Game Plan
By Rodger O’Connor, Associate Director for Marketing & Communications, Washington State’s College Savings Plans (WA529) January 16, 2024 It’s January, which means football everywhere you look, on seemingly every channel […]
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Resolving to Save for Higher Education
By Jørn Earl Otte, Hartford Funds’ Strategic Marketing Consultant for SMART529 in West Virginia January 8, 2024 This is the year! You’ve made the commitment – you are going to […]