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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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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This New Year, Resolve to Save More with 529 Plans
By Rachel Biar, CSPN Chair, Assistant State Treasurer, Nebraska For me, the beginning of a new year is a chance to look back and reset. Those of us who practice […]
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How To Save For Higher Education In 2022
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 […]
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Here comes the sun…
By Lael Oldmixon, Executive Director, Alaska 529 Dec 21, 2021 “Hello darkness, my old friend!” This famous Simon and Garfunkel song lyric is quoted in posts on the news feeds of […]
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How to Save While Your Children Are Young
By Tim Gorrell, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority December 7, 2021 The first few years of parenthood go by in a flash. As you settle in with your family, take […]
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Concerned about Holiday Gift Shortages?
Give A Gift of Education Instead By Patricia Roberts, Author & Chief Operating Officer, Gift of College Inc. November 16, 2021 With supply chain concerns, retailer staffing shortages, increased prices, and […]
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Military’s Emphasis On Readiness Also Applies To Saving For Higher Education
Nov. 11 is Veterans Day. You notice that Veterans is spelled without an apostrophe because the day does not belong to Veterans but rather is a day for honoring all […]
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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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Face your college financing fears
Just yesterday, you were cradling your sweet baby, and today, here you are with a ninth-grader quickly approaching college entry. Cue your best Edvard Munch’s ‘The Scream’ impersonation as you […]
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More Families Than Ever Before Are Saving for Education with a 529 Savings Plan
529 Plans Are More Flexible, and More Popular, Than Ever Before By Michael Frerichs, Treasurer of the State of Illinois and Chair of the College Savings Plans Network October 12, 2021 […]
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The Big Picture: Should I save for my child’s education beyond high school? And if so, how?
By John Mitchell, Director of College Savings, Illinois State Treasurer September 28, 2021 September is College Savings Month, during which a lot of effort is dedicated to helping parents […]