By Christie Stoll, former Executive Director of IDeal – Idaho’s official 529 College Savings Program November 29, 2022 As the days grow shorter and the temps drop more each day, the excitement for the holiday season and the annual festivities grow. Falling leaves, warm pumpkin spice, fuzzy socks, impending snow, and winter activities add to […]
By Lael M. Oldmixon, M.Ed, Executive Director, Education Trust of Alaska November 22, 2022 Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because the star of the show is gratitude. Gratitude helps us focus on the essentials, like family, friends, colleagues, experiences, and the community and place where we work and live. I reside and work in Alaska, […]
By Patricia Roberts, Chief Operating Officer, Gift of College, Inc. November 15, 2022 If you’re at a loss for gift ideas for a child of any age this holiday season, consider a gift that can help them to realize their future academic and career dreams. Consider investing in a child’s future by contributing to an […]
By Tim Gorrell, Executive Director of Ohio Tuition Trust Authority November 7, 2022 In the military, you learn the importance of making a plan. In everything you do, there is a deliberate process to take the available resources and apply them for the best course of action. The same is true when you make a […]
November 1, 2022 I filled with pride when my daughter became a first-time parent, but then it hit me: I was now a grandparent. I started to question what this role would look like, and I realized it was actually quite simple. I wanted to be a sound system of support and knew a 529 […]
October 25, 2022 Just yesterday, you were cradling your sweet baby, and today, here you are with a sophomore quickly approaching college entry. Cue your best Edvard Munch’s ‘The Scream’ impersonation as you grapple with the idea of financing your little one’s educational pursuits. Whether you are still in the early days of parenting or […]
By Tim Gorrell, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority In case you weren’t aware, it’s National Transfer Student Week. You might be wondering what transferring college credits has to do with saving for college. The reality is that the amount of credits that a student can transfer, from a lower-priced institution to a higher-priced one, […]
By Rachel Biar, Chair of the College Savings Plans Network and Assistant Nebraska State Treasurer, NEST 529 Savings Plans October 11, 2022 Every quarter College Savings Plans Network (CSPN) requests updated data from our members on their 529 programs. This data includes how many accounts are open and how much is being invested. While likely cumbersome for […]
October 6, 2022 The start of autumn is nothing short of sublime. In addition to welcoming back the crisp morning air, rainbows of radiant fall foliage, and dozens of varieties of freshly harvested apples, it also signals the return of some of my favorite acronyms: PSL, MNF, and of course — FAFSA! FAFSA!? I’ve heard […]
Think back to your first day of work at your current company or organization. The new office, new boss, new co-workers—and of course, a new break room! There’s probably a good chance that you also learned about your new benefits, including health care and retirement, at some point that first day. And for good reason, […]
By Mary Nickeson, Senior Vice President, Invite Education September 20, 2022 Most families use a combination of sources to pay for higher education, including savings, current income, and financial aid. Financial aid can help you cover a portion of education costs. Still, for many families, much of the aid received by the student is not […]
By Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs September 13, 2022 The relationship that grandparents have with their grandchildren is special beyond words. The American writer Alex Haley summed it up beautifully when he said, “Nobody can do what grandparents do. Grandparents sort of sprinkle stardust over the lives of little children.” With wisdom, patience, and love, […]