10 Reasons to Put 529 on Your Holiday List
By Patricia Roberts, Chief Operating Officer, Gift of College, Inc. November 15, 2022 If you’re at a loss for gift ideas for a child of any age this holiday season, […]
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Veterans Day: The Importance of Making a Plan
By Tim Gorrell, Executive Director of Ohio Tuition Trust Authority November 7, 2022 In the military, you learn the importance of making a plan. In everything you do, there is […]
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The Role of a Grandparent
November 1, 2022 I filled with pride when my daughter became a first-time parent, but then it hit me: I was now a grandparent. I started to question what this […]
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Face your college financing fears
October 25, 2022 Just yesterday, you were cradling your sweet baby, and today, here you are with a sophomore quickly approaching college entry. Cue your best Edvard Munch’s ‘The Scream’ […]
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College Credit Transfer to Stretch Savings Further
By Tim Gorrell, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority In case you weren’t aware, it’s National Transfer Student Week. You might be wondering what transferring college credits has to do […]
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Families continue saving for education during market turmoil
By Rachel Biar, Chair of the College Savings Plans Network and Assistant Nebraska State Treasurer, NEST 529 Savings Plans October 11, 2022 Every quarter College Savings Plans Network (CSPN) requests updated data […]
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This Fall, Don’t Delay… FAFSA (File a FAFSA Straight Away)!
October 6, 2022 The start of autumn is nothing short of sublime. In addition to welcoming back the crisp morning air, rainbows of radiant fall foliage, and dozens of varieties […]
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Is Education Savings Part of Your Company’s Benefits Package?
Think back to your first day of work at your current company or organization. The new office, new boss, new co-workers—and of course, a new break room! There’s probably a […]
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Saving For Higher Education Is Always Better Than Borrowing
By Mary Nickeson, Senior Vice President, Invite Education September 20, 2022 Most families use a combination of sources to pay for higher education, including savings, current income, and financial aid. […]
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Grandparents’ Role in College Savings
By Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs September 13, 2022 The relationship that grandparents have with their grandchildren is special beyond words. The American writer Alex Haley summed it up beautifully […]