Serenity Now! Prepay Today for That Perfect Peace of Mind
As a kid, my exposure to pop culture was limited by the fact that I grew up in a rural area where our giant outdoor TV antenna picked up exactly […]
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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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Cultivating a Successful College Savings Strategy
By Luke Minor, Director of Washington State’s College Savings Plans (WA529) April 12, 2022 As my wife and I have evolved from carefree childless 30-somethings into harried rookie parents, our standards […]
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Treat your 529 plans like a garden – plant once and see the beauty year after year
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 […]
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March Madness – The Biggest Myths of College Savings Plans
By Dave Dominick, Marketing Manager, PA 529 College and Career Savings Program, Pennsylvania Treasury Department March 8, 2022 For college basketball fans, there’s no time like March Madness. We cheer on […]
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Tools to Find the Right 529 Plan For You
Finding the right 529 plan can be intimidating. From fees to investment options, tax implications to financial aid, 529 plans vary across the country. Families considering saving for postsecondary education […]
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The Real Hope of an Early Scholarship
By Julie Peachey, Deputy State Treasurer for Consumer Programs February 15, 2022 Assets saved in a 529 plan and scholarships are typically seen as complementary strategies to pay for a child’s […]
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Making Savings Fun for Kids
Children learn about money and making choices from the adults in their lives, and it’s never too early (or too late) to begin the lessons. There are many ways to […]
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Tips for Maximizing Your College Savings
By Stan Zeto, Deputy Executive Director, ScholarShare Investment Board November 30, 2021 With the fall season comes a time when many high school seniors begin to apply to their desired […]
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All In: A Team Approach to College Savings
By: South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis, Administrator of Future Scholar College Savings Plan November 2, 2021 From the moment a new baby enters the world, families dream of the successful life […]
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Changing Our Savings Patterns
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 […]
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Tips for Smart Back-to-School Shopping
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 […]