Pay It Forward a Generation with 529s
By Troy Montigney, Vice President of Relationship Management, Ascensus Government Savings November 3, 2020 My family is living proof of the multigenerational potential of 529 college savings plans. As […]
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College Planning: It’s Never Too Early
By Julie Shields-Rutyna, Director of College Planning and Education, Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority October 20, 2020 One evening a few weeks ago, I presented an Early College Planning webinar, providing […]
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Families Continue to Save for College in 2020
By Michael Frerichs, Illinois State Treasurer & CSPN Chairman October 13, 2020 In 2020, families have faced incredible challenges and constant uncertainty — including a pandemic, historic unemployment levels, a […]
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In uncertain times, prepaid college savings plans offer low risk investing for the future
By Joe Torsella, State Treasurer of Pennsylvania October 6, 2020 The year 2020 has brought challenges no one could have ever imagined. Parents have faced an impossible balancing act […]
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A Little Savings Boost Can Go a Long Way
By Curtis Loftis, State Treasurer of South Carolina September 29, 2020 As a parent, it’s normal to worry about your child’s future, but the alarming projections of what college tuition […]
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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 […]
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Common Savings Strategies for Higher Education
By Rachel Biar, Assistant Nebraska State Treasurer for the NEST 529 Savings Plans & Vice Chair of CSPN September 15, 2020 It’s no surprise that higher education comes with a […]
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Grandparents: Saving for a Future
By Michael Fitzgerald, Iowa State Treasurer and administrator of Iowa’s 529 College Savings Programs September 8, 2020 Saving for the future education of our children is a full family affair, […]
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National College Savings Month: Escape the Chaos of the Present by Planning for the Future
By Rodger O’Connor, Associate Director for Marketing & Communications, Washington State’s College Savings Plans (WA529) September 1, 2020 It’s September, and in a routine world, that means students are heading back […]
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Saving for Preschoolers
By Paula Smith, Senior Vice President, DC and College Savings Strategy, Voya Investment Management August 25, 2020 Trying to picture your child heading off to college when they are just […]
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Is a 529 Plan on Your Back to School List?
By Francesca Nelson, Public Affairs Officer, Maryland 529 August 11, 2020 Summer is almost over, which means it’s time for back-to-school shopping. But with the current health pandemic, back-to-school shopping […]
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Peace of Mind for Parents as Students Head Back to Campus
529 College Savings Plans to the Rescue in Uncertain Times By Patricia Roberts, Chief Operating Officer at Gift of College July 28, 2020 Tuition and room and board payments are coming […]