How Private College 529 Plan Works
When my son was born last year, it didn’t take too long for the glow of welcoming a new baby to give way to the anxiety of planning for his […]
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Empowering Families with Education Savings and a 529 Plan
By Arizona Treasurer Kimberly Yee May 27, 2025 As many states, like Arizona, experience population and job growth, addressing the need for higher education to prepare a qualified and skilled […]
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Saving for multiple beneficiaries – Tips & Tricks
Whether you’re saving for one child or six, use these saving strategies to reach your education savings targets. Start Early. When you’re managing a budget for a growing family, saving […]
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529 Contributions Are Thoughtful and Meaningful Graduation Gifts
By Rachel Biar, Deputy State Treasurer for Savings Programs, Nebraska & Past Chair, CSPN March 15, 2025 Cue the gowns and tassels: Graduation season is officially here! Whether your loved […]
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Why I Opened a 529 Prepaid Plan for My Nephew the Day He Was Born
When my nephew was born, I knew I wanted to do something meaningful for him—something that would matter years down the line. I didn’t want to give him another cute […]
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Scholarships And 529 Plans: A Perfect Team For Debt-Free Education
Is your child dreaming of what comes after high school? Whether it’s a four-year college, community college, trade or technical school, an apprenticeship, or a certificate program, the savings in […]
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CSPN Advocacy and Recognition at the 2025 NAST Legislative Conference
The 2025 NAST Legislative Conference brought members of the College Savings Plans Network (CSPN) to Washington, D.C., for a high-impact week of advocacy, networking, and policy engagement. As 529 plans […]
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529 Account Facts: Saving for Yourself, Your Child, or a Loved One
By Devon Copeland, Senior Communications Associate, Invest529 April 2, 2025 April is Financial Literacy Month, making it the perfect time to take a fresh look at how you’re planning for […]
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Direct Deposit is a Direct Down Payment on the Future
By Troy Montigney, Vice President, Ascensus Automation has the power to change your life. No, I’m not talking about artificial intelligence (thankfully, that’s a conversation for another time and place) […]
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529 College Savings Plans: A Smart Way to Fund Registered Apprenticeship Programs
Apprenticeship programs provide an affordable pathway to a career, but they still come with costs. Thanks to the 2019 SECURE Act, funds saved in a 529 college savings plan can […]
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March Mythness – Some Myths and Facts about 529s
By Jørn Earl Otte, Hartford Funds’ Strategic Marketing Consultant for SMART529 in West Virginia We all intuitively know that the more education our children can obtain, the better their chances […]
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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 […]