Save Now or Receive Aid Later?
By Troy Montigney, Executive Director, Indiana Education Savings Authority February 28, 2019 There are many widely held misconceptions about financial aid. One of the most prevalent is that families should […]
Tag Archives: college savings
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How to Get More “Love” Out of Your 529 Plan This Valentine’s Day
By Rachel Biar, Assistant State Treasurer, Nebraska, NEST 529 College Savings Plans February 14, 2019 Love is in the air! What could be as sweet as a holiday dedicated to […]
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Be S.M.A.R.T. With Your College Savings Goals
By Tim Gorrell, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority February 5, 2019 The first month of 2019 is now behind us, so what’s the status of your New Year’s resolutions? […]
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Dear Dash … Small Steps for Your Big Goals
Dear Dash, I’ve always dreamed of becoming an engineer. I think I’ll need to attend a four-year college to achieve my goal. When I look at the cost of going […]
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Making savings fun for children
By Deena Lager, Director, Arizona 529 College Savings Program January 22, 2019 Financial literacy may seem like an overwhelming topic for a young child, but, with a little creativity, […]
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Former CSPN Chair shares his Five Maxims of Life
By Young Boozer, Former Alabama State Treasurer January 16, 2019 Earlier this week, I stepped down as Treasurer of Alabama. During my two terms, I have become a proud […]
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How to keep that saving for college resolution
By Julie Shields-Rutyna, Director of College Planning, MEFA January 8, 2019 It’s a new year, and I am two weeks into my new year’s resolutions and doing pretty well! […]
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Practice Some Self-Reliance in 2019
By Bob Cole, President & CEO, Private College 529 Plan January 7, 2019 Happy 2019 to all! If you are reading this, you are likely to have some interest […]
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Happy Holidays!
By Betsy Hagen, Associate Director for GET Operations, Guaranteed Education Tuition Program December 18, 2018 I love the holidays! I write a to-do list, get my greeting cards done, purchase […]
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When College Lands on a Birthday Wish List: A Sign That High School Students Are Saving, Too
By: Regina Carmon December 14, 2018 In October, my nephew Joel celebrated his 16th birthday. A month earlier, he sent me a text message with a list of gift […]
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Make Your New Year’s Resolution to Save for College Now and Help Reduce Costly Debt Later
By Michelle Winner, Public Relations and Marketing Program Manager, Maryland 529. December 4, 2018 The New Year is just a few weeks away, which means it’s time to start thinking […]
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Like Hosting a Thanksgiving Dinner, the Key Ingredient in Saving for College Is Having a Plan
By Patricia Roberts, Chief Operating Officer, Gift of College November 19, 2018 Whether you’re traveling from near or far to gather with family or friends, making a signature dish […]