A grateful heart this season of giving
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because the star of the show is gratitude. Gratitude helps us focus on the essentials, like family, friends, colleagues, experiences, and the community and […]
Tag Archives: Lael Oldmixon
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Best ways to save for career training after high school
This Fortune magazine headline caught my eye: “Meet a 23-year-old electrician who was a ‘good student’ but skipped college to join Gen Z’s blue-collar revolution. He makes 6 figures.” He […]
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Lots To Love About 529s!
By Lael M. Oldmixon, M.Ed. , is the Executive Director of the Education Trust of Alaska February 11, 2025 My relationship with the 529 education savings industry started after the […]
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Navigating your first 529 Withdrawal: A Guide for Both Students and Parents
By Lael M. Oldmixon, M. Ed., Executive Director, Education Trust of Alaska July 16, 2024 As someone who appreciates the advantages of saving for education with a 529 plan and […]
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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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Face your college financing fears
Just yesterday, you were cradling your sweet baby, and today, here you are with an 11th-grader quickly approaching college entry. Cue your best Edvard Munch’s ‘The Scream’ impersonation as you […]
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Navigating the First Year of College: A Guide for Both Students and Parents
By Lael Oldmixon, Executive Director, Education Trust of Alaska August 15, 2023 Navigating the first year of college can feel overwhelming, not just for your first-time college student but also […]
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The transformative power of higher education
By Lael M. Oldmixon, M.Ed, Executive Director of the Education Trust of Alaska June 6, 2023 Academic milestones mark every step of a child’s journey through elementary and secondary education. […]
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A grateful heart this season of giving
By Lael M. Oldmixon, M.Ed, Executive Director, Education Trust of Alaska November 22, 2022 Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because the star of the show is gratitude. Gratitude helps us […]
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Face your college financing fears
October 25, 2022 Just yesterday, you were cradling your sweet baby, and today, here you are with a sophomore quickly approaching college entry. Cue your best Edvard Munch’s ‘The Scream’ […]
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Definitely not just for college anymore…
Dear Dash, Yesterday, I decided that I wanted to become a bug scientist. My dad said, “College is in your future!” That must be true because my parents have been […]
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Five easy steps for planning your perfect 529 Day
By Lael Oldmixon, Executive Director of the Education Trust of Alaska In advance of 529 Day,* individuals may be wondering how to celebrate this very special occasion. As a mom, […]