How a Mom of Three Saved For College
By Peg Creonte, Senior Vice President at Ascensus Government Savings September 18, 2019 I’ll never forget the first cold dash of reality around the challenges of saving for college. […]
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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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College Savings Month is Here – Let’s Get Planning
Why didn’t I know about 529 Plans? My student debt experience was a nightmare. I wish I could have set up a 529 for my kids. Sound familiar? When I […]
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Ready for Launch: Tips for Parents of New College Students, Part 2
By: Vivian Tsai, Senior Director and Head of Relationship Management, TIAA-CREF Tuition Financing, Inc. August 27, 2019 They’ve made it through high school. They’ve earned that college admission. With the […]
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Ready for Launch: Tips for Parents of New College Students, Part 1
By: Vivian Tsai, Senior Director and Head of Relationship Management, TIAA-CREF Tuition Financing, Inc. August 20, 2019 They’ve made it through high school. They’ve earned that college admission. With the […]
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How To Save While Back-To-School Shopping
By Tim Gorrell, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority August 13, 2019 Do you remember the TV commercial with a father dancing through the aisles of a big box store, […]
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The Power of Talking to Your Children About Their 529 Savings Plan
By Ross Loehr, Business Development Officer, Intuition College Savings Solutions August 6, 2019 Most parents will do whatever it takes to position their children for a happy and successful life. […]
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Tax-Free Holidays
By Anita Kelley, Director, Savings Division, Alabama State Treasury July 23, 2019 When you’re discussing your favorite holidays, you might end up with a pretty long list. No matter […]
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Three Ways to Blend Fun and Learning This Summer
By Janae Dixon, Virginia529 July 9, 2019 Sunny days, hanging out with friends, trips to the beach—there are a ton of reasons why summer break is your child’s favorite time […]
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Does saving for college hurt my financial aid chances?
By Jonathan Hughes, Associate Director of College Planning and Education, Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority June 26, 2019 Financial aid is awarded based on two separate factors: merit and financial need. […]
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Fatherhood is About Being Future-Minded
By Troy Montigney, Executive Director, Indiana Education Savings Authority June 20, 2019 Father’s Day means many different things over the course of a man’s life. As a boy, you (or […]
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529 plans and scholarships
By my529 June 13, 2019 Great news: Your graduating high school senior has received a merit-based scholarship that will pay for much—maybe even all—of their higher education. But what […]