So much to love about 529 plans
By Curtis Loftis is the State Treasurer of South Carolina February 8, 2022 Around this time of year, it seems every store I enter is full of heart-covered cards, rose […]
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Attract and retain great employees with a 529 benefit
Employers know that recruiting the right skills and retaining talented employees is vital to an organization’s success. Reflecting on the last two years, I think we can all agree that […]
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The Dream of a Better Future for My Children
In recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday on Jan. 15 and the national holiday on Jan. 17, I was inspired to write about a personal dream that I […]
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Here comes the sun…
By Lael Oldmixon, Executive Director, Alaska 529 Dec 21, 2021 “Hello darkness, my old friend!” This famous Simon and Garfunkel song lyric is quoted in posts on the news feeds of […]
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Tips for Maximizing Your College Savings
By Stan Zeto, Deputy Executive Director, ScholarShare Investment Board November 30, 2021 With the fall season comes a time when many high school seniors begin to apply to their desired […]
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Military’s Emphasis On Readiness Also Applies To Saving For Higher Education
Nov. 11 is Veterans Day. You notice that Veterans is spelled without an apostrophe because the day does not belong to Veterans but rather is a day for honoring all […]
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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 […]
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How to Grow Your 529 Plan With Your Child
By Tim Gorrell, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority October 19, 2021 I’m often asked, “When is the best time to start saving for college?” My answer is always, “When your […]
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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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Saving is Always Better Than Borrowing
September is National College Savings Month, and it’s also the time when most students are starting a new school year. Yet, even with the annual reminder that their kids are […]
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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 […]