Navigating the Path with a 529
Essential Tips for High School Students and Their Parents Preparing for post-secondary opportunities is an exciting and sometimes overwhelming journey. For high schoolers and their support system, it’s a time […]
Tag Archives: Iowa
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This Dad’s Got Jokes – and Education Savings
Where does a penguin keep his money? In a snow bank. What did the hamburger name it’s baby? Patty. What’s brown and sticky? A stick. When I earned the title […]
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Hit Nothing But Net When You Save With A 529 Plan
By Iowa State Treasurer Roby Smith, administrator of Iowa’s 529 Education Savings Programs, College Savings Iowa and the IAdvisor 529 Plan March 14, 2023 There are fewer summers with your […]
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The Role of a Grandparent
November 1, 2022 I filled with pride when my daughter became a first-time parent, but then it hit me: I was now a grandparent. I started to question what this […]
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Saving for the Brady Bunch? No Problem!
By Michael Fitzgerald, State Treasurer of Iowa May 10, 2022 “Marcia, Marcia, Marcia,” mocked Jan Brady of The Brady Brunch as her sister Marcia received continued praise at school. Little […]
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30 Reasons to Save with a 529 Account
By Michael L. Fitzgerald, State Treasurer of Iowa March 15, 2022 While the shortest month of the year has passed, I’m not short on reasons to save for education with a […]
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Simple Steps to Save
By Michael L. Fitzgerald, State Treasurer of Iowa January 25, 2022 Although it may be hard to believe, I only paid $320 for tuition my first semester at the University of […]
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A Grandparent’s Role in Saving
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 […]
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Spring into a Bright Future
By the Honorable Michael L. Fitzgerald, Iowa State Treasurer March 16, 2021 In the Midwest, we look forward to spring as the days are longer and brighter, the snow is […]
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Taking Stock in Their Future
By Hon. Michael L. Fitzgerald, State Treasurer, State of Iowa January 5, 2021 Many people are ready to close the calendar on 2020 and focus on 2021, and I don’t […]
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Grandparents: Saving for a Future
By Michael Fitzgerald, Iowa State Treasurer and administrator of Iowa’s 529 College Savings Programs September 8, 2020 Saving for the future education of our children is a full family affair, […]
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Saving for Preschoolers
By Paula Smith, Senior Vice President, DC and College Savings Strategy, Voya Investment Management August 25, 2020 Trying to picture your child heading off to college when they are just […]