Saving with a 529 plan has never been sweeter
By Lael M. Oldmixon, M.Ed , Executive Director, Education Trust of Alaska It’s October, and we must take advantage of every opportunity to make metaphors about sweets treats like the […]
2024
Yearly Archives
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Transfer Credits Can Stretch Your 529 Savings Further
By Trisha Good, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority National Transfer Student Week, set for Oct. 21-25, 2024, focuses on the education journey of students who start at community colleges […]
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529s: The Best Way to Save for Higher Education and Career Training
By Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity October 8, 2024 Parents encourage their children’s interests from the time they’re small by enrolling them in school, running them to sports practices, signing them […]
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Pathways to Opportunity for College Savings Month
James Diossa, General Treasurer, State of Rhode Island September 24, 2024 September is College Savings Month! With the cost of higher education rising at an unprecedented rate, it’s never too […]
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Misconceptions, misunderstandings, and mistakes
Busting the biggest myths about 529s By Ashley Durham, senior writer, my529 September 17, 2024 This just in — If you have extra 529 funds, why not send your furry […]
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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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A Chat with Myself: The Surprising Benefits of Saving for Education with a 529 Account
Devon Copeland, Senior Communications Associate, Invest529 September 3, 2024 Do you ever find yourself having a chat… with yourself? Well, I do! Especially when it comes to big life decisions—like […]
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Young says, “Start young!”
By Young Boozer, Alabama State Treasurer August 27, 2024 Next month is college savings month. When I talk to folks about saving for college, usually the first thing they ask […]
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Save With Smart Back-To-School Shopping Strategies
By Trisha Good, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority August 13, 2024 Does your child’s upcoming school supply list seem to go on and on? According to a 2024 Deloitte report, […]
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Preparing to Leave for College
By Eric Bennett, College Countdown Editor, ScholarShare 529 August 6, 2024 Preparing for college drop-off day can be overwhelming. So, here are a few practical matters to consider before your […]