Treat your 529 plans like a garden – plant once and see the beauty year after year
March 22, 2022 As you step back into your garden this spring, you might see the green tips of leaves peeking through the soil. In my garden, the first sign […]
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30 Reasons to Save with a 529 Account
By Michael L. Fitzgerald, State Treasurer of Iowa March 15, 2022 While the shortest month of the year has passed, I’m not short on reasons to save for education with a […]
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March Madness – The Biggest Myths of College Savings Plans
By Dave Dominick, Marketing Manager, PA 529 College and Career Savings Program, Pennsylvania Treasury Department March 8, 2022 For college basketball fans, there’s no time like March Madness. We cheer on […]
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Tools to Find the Right 529 Plan For You
Finding the right 529 plan can be intimidating. From fees to investment options, tax implications to financial aid, 529 plans vary across the country. Families considering saving for postsecondary education […]
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From 2 to 22
By Rachel Biar, Chair of the College Savings Plans Network and the Assistant State Treasurer for the Nebraska 529 College Savings Program February 22, 2022 Happy Twosday! 2-22-22 is notably […]
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The Real Hope of an Early Scholarship
By Julie Peachey, Deputy State Treasurer for Consumer Programs February 15, 2022 Assets saved in a 529 plan and scholarships are typically seen as complementary strategies to pay for a child’s […]
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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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Simple Steps to Save
By Michael L. Fitzgerald, State Treasurer of Iowa January 25, 2022 Although it may be hard to believe, I only paid $320 for tuition my first semester at the University of […]
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Making Savings Fun for Kids
Children learn about money and making choices from the adults in their lives, and it’s never too early (or too late) to begin the lessons. There are many ways to […]
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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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This New Year, Resolve to Save More with 529 Plans
By Rachel Biar, CSPN Chair, Assistant State Treasurer, Nebraska For me, the beginning of a new year is a chance to look back and reset. Those of us who practice […]