10 ideas on how to prepare for college before your first class
By my529 April 23, 2019 Saving with a 529 plan is one of the best ways to prepare for college. But tuition is just one part of being ready to […]
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How My $301.73 Tax Return Became a $603.46 College Savings Contribution
By Ross Loehr, Business Development Officer, Intuition College Savings Solutions April 16, 2019 Here we are on the other side of another tax filing deadline! What a great feeling […]
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Dear Dash…From Small Fry to Scientist
Dear Dash, I am almost done with second grade, and I think it is time to seriously think about my plans for the future. When I grow up I want […]
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And now for something completely different?
By Luke Minor, Director, Washington State’s College Savings Plans (WA529) April 2, 2019 “What’s a prepaid tuition plan? Is that as good as a 529 plan?” “We’ve heard about […]
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April is Financial Literacy Month: Tips for Instilling Financial Savviness in Your Kids
You taught your kids to walk, talk and ride a bike. You taught them to share, to brush their teeth and to eat their vegetables—but do they know how much […]
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What To Do With Remaining 529 Funds?
By: David Lawhorn, 529 Plan Manager, Kentucky Education Savings Plan Trust (KY Saves 529) March 19, 2019 As my family nears the end of our only child’s undergraduate college experience, […]
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States Unite To March Forth In Addressing Student Debt
BY 529 COLLEGE SAVINGS PLANS Mach 4, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Twenty-seven states are banding together to take on the student debt crisis through a national campaign launching March 4. […]
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Save Now or Receive Aid Later?
By Troy Montigney, Executive Director, Indiana Education Savings Authority February 28, 2019 There are many widely held misconceptions about financial aid. One of the most prevalent is that families should […]
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How to Get More “Love” Out of Your 529 Plan This Valentine’s Day
By Rachel Biar, Assistant State Treasurer, Nebraska, NEST 529 College Savings Plans February 14, 2019 Love is in the air! What could be as sweet as a holiday dedicated to […]
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Be S.M.A.R.T. With Your College Savings Goals
By Tim Gorrell, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority February 5, 2019 The first month of 2019 is now behind us, so what’s the status of your New Year’s resolutions? […]
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Dear Dash … Small Steps for Your Big Goals
Dear Dash, I’ve always dreamed of becoming an engineer. I think I’ll need to attend a four-year college to achieve my goal. When I look at the cost of going […]
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Making savings fun for children
By Deena Lager, Director, Arizona 529 College Savings Program January 22, 2019 Financial literacy may seem like an overwhelming topic for a young child, but, with a little creativity, […]