Just yesterday, you were cradling your sweet baby, and today, here you are with a ninth-grader quickly approaching college entry. Cue your best Edvard Munch’s ‘The Scream’ impersonation as you grapple with the idea of financing your little one’s educational pursuits. Whether you are still in the early days of parenting or you’ve recently experienced […]
By Tim Gorrell, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority October 19, 2021 I’m often asked, “When is the best time to start saving for college?” My answer is always, “When your child is born. The next best time? Today.” If it’s difficult to find extra funds to save for a higher education when you first bring […]
529 Plans Are More Flexible, and More Popular, Than Ever Before By Michael Frerichs, Treasurer of the State of Illinois and Chair of the College Savings Plans Network October 12, 2021 In 1996, Congress passed bipartisan legislation to help families save for the rising costs of college education through a tax-preferred savings vehicle called a 529 […]
By Ross Loehr, Business Development Officer, Intuition College Savings Solutions October 5, 2021 It was a typical midweek school night when I stunned my daughter with a revelation about my past as a first grader. Junebug was doing her math homework on the iPad as I looked on. The homework was a game that involved […]
By John Mitchell, Director of College Savings, Illinois State Treasurer September 28, 2021 September is College Savings Month, during which a lot of effort is dedicated to helping parents understand the details behind 529 college savings plans – including detailed breakdowns of what 529 plans are, what tax benefits they offer, and how recent […]
September is National College Savings Month, and it’s also the time when most students are starting a new school year. Yet, even with the annual reminder that their kids are creeping closer and closer to a future after high school, most parents continue to put off planning for the looming expense. Of course, right now, […]
By Michael L. Fitzgerald, State Treasurer of Iowa September 14, 2021 We often hear the phrase, “All of the joy without the responsibility,” tied to being a grandparent. While this is true at times, it’s not always an easy transition to this new stage in life. Some common questions a grandparent might have are, “How […]
Let’s face it, saving for college can feel overwhelming at times. You probably have concerns about the rising cost of college and the impact of student loan debt. You may wonder about the best financial tools to help. Don’t worry…you’re not alone. Thousands of families grapple with these questions. That’s why the College Savings Plans […]
By Emily Roozen, Business Development Coordinator, CollegeInvest August 31, 2021 September is College Savings Month and what a perfect time to start thinking about what a college savings account can do for you. As we transition into fall and schools start back up, we are also starting to build new routines for the season. Perhaps you […]
Summers in Alaska can fly by. However, for a few glorious months, the days are filled with light and opportunities for adventure. The fields are lush with green, the woods and bogs are perfect for long hikes and exploration, and the rivers are ready for casual or high-tempo floats. Our family holds on to summer […]
Starting college is an exciting time when you get to redefine yourself and discover your interests. You’ll succeed in areas you never knew you had talents in, and you’ll make mistakes that will surprise and disappoint your expectations. It’s all OK. Whether you flourish or fail, and I’m rooting for you to flourish, you made […]
By Curtis Loftis, State Treasurer, South Carolina August 10, 2021 The sound of ringing bells will soon mark the beginning of a brand-new school year. And for many areas of the country, 2021 classes will bring with them a welcome dose of pre-Covid normalcy. As the important first day of school draws nearer, families are beginning […]