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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Prepare now for fall withdrawals
By: Hon. Michael L. Fitzgerald, State Treasurer, State of Iowa July 16, 2019 The summer break is a great time to get away from it all and spend time with […]
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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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Investing in free time
By: Lael Oldmixon, Executive Director, UA College Savings July 2, 2019 Summer in Alaska is about as amazing as you might imagine. Everything spruces up, the green goes on for […]
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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 […]
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Dear Dash … What is a qualified education expense?
Dear Dash, My mom told me that my college savings plan account can only be used for “Qualified Education Expenses.” Can I use it for pizza? What if I want […]
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Happy 529 Day
By Jim DiUlio, CSPN Chair My favorite holiday is here again, Happy 5-29 Day! Not every good innovation translates into a specific calendar date, but we have May 29. It […]
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The gift of college savings
By my529 May 21, 2019 What is a great gift for your graduate? Luggage? Some dormitory décor for when they go off to college? Might we suggest a gift […]
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529 Facts
By Tim Gorrell, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority May 14, 2019 There’s much to consider when you’re thinking of saving for a child’s future higher education costs. Based on […]
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Happy Mother’s Day: A note of thanks to my Mom in heaven and to my children on earth.
By Sheila Salehian, Deputy Treasurer of Nevada’s College Savings Plans May 7, 2019 Take a moment to reflect on the beautiful miracle of motherhood. Through the challenges and triumphs, endless […]