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 […]
Tag Archives: prepaid tuition
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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 […]
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A Grandparent’s Role in Saving
By Michael L. Fitzgerald, State Treasurer of Iowa September 14, 2021 We often hear the phrase, “All of the joy without the responsibility,” tied to being a grandparent. While this […]
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Seven Tips to Achieve Your College Savings Goals
Let’s face it, saving for college can feel overwhelming at times. You probably have concerns about the rising cost of college and the impact of student loan debt. You may […]
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Get the most out of the rest of your summer
Summers in Alaska can fly by. However, for a few glorious months, the days are filled with light and opportunities for adventure. The fields are lush with green, the woods […]
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How To Use CSPN’s New 529 Plan Comparison Tools
By Catherine Seat, Communications Director, NAST July 27, 2021 Earlier this year, the College Savings Plans Network (CSPN), in partnership with Invite Education, launched new 529 plan search and compare […]
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Daddy, what is college?
By Ross Loehr, Business Development Officer, Intuition College Savings Solutions “Daddy, what is college?” Junebug, my 6-year old daughter, looked up at me earnestly and inquisitively with her sparkling blue […]
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How Your 529 College Savings Account Affects Financial Aid
By Ron Muffick, Director of Operations & Administration, Achieve Montana June 22, 2021 Saving for a child’s future is essential but guessing how to pay for a child’s college education can […]
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This Father’s Day, Let’s Focus on How the Pandemic Has Strengthened our Families
By Jordan Lee, founder and CEO of Backer June 16, 2021 As we prepare for the summer of 2021 and celebrate the fathers in our lives, the Covid-19 experience is […]
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529s Work With Scholarships
By Tim Gorrell, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority June 8, 2021 One of the most frequently asked questions about 529 plans is: “What happens to the 529 if my […]
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Give the Gift Students Deserve
The Case for Gifting 529 Contributions This Graduation Season By Hon. Fiona Ma, CPA, State Treasurer of California May 18, 2021 As we approach summer, students of all ages […]