March 22, 2022 As you step back into your garden this spring, you might see the green tips of leaves peeking through the soil. In my garden, the first sign of green crocus leaves means that soon flowers will spread, and the space will be full of vibrant, beautiful colors. Similar to these early symbols […]
Make this new year count for education savings. Start with a 529 plan. Open a tax-advantaged 529 account Prepare for future qualified education expenses by choosing a 529 plan as your investment vehicle. Start by looking at your state’s 529 plan, which may offer state income tax benefits in addition to the federal tax benefits […]
April 7, 2021 The College Savings Plans Network (CSPN) is about to launch the go-to research tool for college savers. Later this month, CSPN will be launching a powerful new research tool powered by a partnership between the network and Invite Education (IE). CSPN will replace the following 529 comparison tools; My State’s 529 Plan, […]
By Ashley Durham, Senior Writer, my529 December 2, 2020 This year, simplify holiday shopping for your family and friends by inviting them to contribute to your beneficiary’s 529 account. In the long term, a gift is an investment for your beneficiary’s future education and career. Even better, loved ones can contribute without leaving the […]
By Bryn Ramjoue’, Marketing Director, my529 June 9, 2020 A common scenario among people now preparing for their children’s college years is that they also rely on scholarships. 529 plans and scholarships complement each other. Familiarity with the benefits of a 529 plan includes knowing the qualifying expenses that keep your earnings and withdrawals tax-free. […]
By Robert Trishman, Editor for my529 April 1, 2020 New cellphone, overdue car repair or outstanding debts? You may already have plans for your tax refund when it arrives. But, today being April 1, a “Fools”-proof way to spend your refund from Uncle Sam would be to put all or some of it in a […]
By Bryn Ramjoue, Marketing Director, my529 January 7, 2020 By the time you read this, if you’re anything like most people, you have likely set some New Year’s resolutions—and then broken them. Someone even marked a day for that. January 17 is apparently Ditch New Year’s Resolution Day. However, for all the good things […]
By my529 June 13, 2019 Great news: Your graduating high school senior has received a merit-based scholarship that will pay for much—maybe even all—of their higher education. But what does it mean for your college savings? For years, you made regular contributions to your 529 college savings account, and the account now has a […]
By my529 May 21, 2019 What is a great gift for your graduate? Luggage? Some dormitory décor for when they go off to college? Might we suggest a gift that is guaranteed to be useful for their new educational venture: The gift of 529 educational funds. Most 529 college savings plans accept gift contributions […]
By my529 April 23, 2019 Saving with a 529 plan is one of the best ways to prepare for college. But tuition is just one part of being ready to make the transition from high school to higher education. my529 reached out to educators, high school counselors and college professors and asked what advice they […]