Gear Up for Summer Savings
By Hon. Michael L. Fitzgerald, State Treasurer, State of Iowa May 5, 2020 The spring semester for this school year has been frustrating and stress-inducing for many students and […]
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THE LUCK OF THE IRISH
By Mary Anne Busse, Managing Director, Great Disclosure LLC March 17, 2020 Many communities around the country have fun St. Patrick’s Day traditions. Perhaps the most famous celebration is the […]
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How to Turn “When I Grow Up, I Want to Be…” Into “Look What I’ve Become” With a 529 Plan
By Fernando Diaz, Chief Financial Product Officer, Office of Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs February 25, 2020 From as early as preschool, parents start asking their kids, “What do you […]
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Counting on a scholarship? A 529 plan still makes sense
By: South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis, Administrator of Future Scholar College Savings Plan February 18, 2020 Most parents think that their children are the smartest and most talented kids around, and […]
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Why Open a 529 Plan?
By 529forCollege.com January 29, 2020 An astronaut. A train engineer. A banker. These are the kinds of professions that call for higher education, which can also lead to a substantial […]
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Celebrating a Resolution to Save for College
By Patricia Roberts, Chief Operating Officer, Giftofcollege.com December 31, 2019 With a new year, new decade and blank slate upon us, it’s a natural time to stop to envision the […]
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Enter to Win $500 This Holiday Season
By Betty Lochner, 529forCollege Liaison “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” – Benjamin Franklin. This holiday season, give the gift that kids won’t break, outgrow […]
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529 saving strategies for when your child is young
By Tim Gorrell, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority October 22, 2019 You’ve heard this adage many times, but it’s still true: It’s never too early and it’s never too […]
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Committed savers help grow 529 assets nationwide
By Jim DiUlio, CSPN Chair & Administrator of Wisconsin’s 529 College Saving Program October 8, 2019 Twice a year, the College Savings Plans Network (CSPN) takes a nationwide snapshot […]
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College Savings Month and Beyond: College Savings Opportunities in All Seasons
By Mary Nickeson, Senior Vice President, Invite Education September 24, 2019 September is College Savings Month, a great reminder and opportunity to save and invest for college. But remember, as […]
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How Grandparents Can Help Save for College
By Devon Copeland, Virginia529 September 12, 2019 As you might imagine, September is a great month to consider your child’s future—and your finances. Besides being “back-to-school” season, it’s also National […]
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Prepare now for fall withdrawals
By: Hon. Michael L. Fitzgerald, State Treasurer, State of Iowa July 16, 2019 The summer break is a great time to get away from it all and spend time with […]