Mary Morris, Virginia529 CEO March 6, 2017 Parents and guardians make many decisions in the best interests of their children. From green vegetables to piano lessons, mothers and fathers want to give their kids the best chance at happiness and success. Rarely do we hear from kids in appreciation for these efforts, which sometimes can […]
By: Mary G. Morris, Chief Executive Officer, Virginia529 College Savings Plan December 19, 2016 Many people know that saving in a 529 account can help your loved one with higher education costs… but did you know it could also be an exceptional estate-planning tool? That’s because the total value of the 529 accounts you own, with […]
By Mary Morris, Virginia529 July 20, 2016 School may be out for the summer, but that doesn’t mean children stop learning. Summer provides many new and different opportunities to engage kids. It’s also a good time to sneak in important economic concepts that will serve them well in adulthood. Here are a few ideas to […]
By Mary Morris, Virginia529 May 23, 2016 If you’re like me, you can’t help but love this time of year. The flowers are blooming, the weather is warming up, school is winding down and 529 Day is just around the corner! Not on board with that last point? Let me explain. May 29 is 529 […]
By Mary Morris CEO, Virginia529 College Savings Plan February 1, 2016 Last week I received an email from a mother with prepaid college tuition contracts for two sons, born a year apart. In her note, she said when her older son started college in 2011 and her second son in 2012 (both attending state schools), […]