529s: Not Just for Four-Year Programs
By Jessica Wetzel, Director, Wisconsin 529 College Savings Program July 22, 2025 When many families hear the term “529 college savings plan,” they often think of saving for a traditional […]
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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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Grandparents Can Play a Critical Role in Saving for Higher Education
By Jessica Wetzel, Wisconsin 529 College Savings Program, Department of Financial Institutions September 10, 2024 Being a grandparent is an exciting and fulfilling role. From babysitting and going on family […]
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Saving for multiple beneficiaries — Tips & Tricks
When it comes to saving for higher education, the thought can be daunting. But saving for multiple students at once – how can families make this work? If you opt […]
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Using Your 529 Plan for Apprenticeship Costs
Apprenticeships have long been an important entry point for construction, plumbing and manufacturing trades. In addition to these sectors, there are now apprenticeships in fields such as healthcare, education, and […]
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Busting 529 College Savings Myths
By Cheryl Rapp, Edvest 529 College Savings Plan September 5, 2023 All the myths surrounding 529 plans can prevent families from taking advantage of the great benefits of a 529 […]
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Help Preschoolers Blossom with 529 College Savings Accounts
By Chelsea Wunnicke, Wisconsin College Savings Program August 23, 2023 Raising preschool children is not easy. While they provide sweet smiles, joyful laughter, and hugs, they also come with strong […]
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Spring Clean Your Family’s Finances
By Chelsea Wunnicke, Edvest 529 College Savings Plan After a long Wisconsin winter, it sure feels great to open the windows and let in a fresh spring breeze. As I […]
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5 Simple Ways Parents and High School Seniors Can Prepare for College
By Cheryl Rapp, Edvest 529 College Savings Plan January 31, 2023 The thought of attending college can elicit strong emotions in both high school seniors and parents. For students, they […]
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Is Market Volatility Impacting Your College Savings Approach?
Let’s face it; there’s a lot of uncertainty and instability in the world right now – look no further than the ups and downs of the stock market. This volatility […]
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Seven Tips to Achieve Your College Savings Goals
Let’s face it, saving for college can feel overwhelming at times. You probably have concerns about the rising cost of college and the impact of student loan debt. You may […]
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Saving for higher education amidst uncertainty
By Linda Lambert, Financial Capability Director for the College Savings Program at the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) September 22, 2020 As we celebrate College Savings Month throughout September, we […]