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 […]
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Here comes the sun…
By Lael Oldmixon, Executive Director, Alaska 529 Dec 21, 2021 “Hello darkness, my old friend!” This famous Simon and Garfunkel song lyric is quoted in posts on the news feeds of […]
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Tips for Maximizing Your College Savings
By Stan Zeto, Deputy Executive Director, ScholarShare Investment Board November 30, 2021 With the fall season comes a time when many high school seniors begin to apply to their desired […]
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Two things I’m full of this November (besides thoughts of too much delicious food)
By Luke Minor, Director, Washington State’s College Savings Plans (WA529) November 23, 2021 The last two years have been, to say the least, surreal. And while in times like these it […]
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Concerned about Holiday Gift Shortages?
Give A Gift of Education Instead By Patricia Roberts, Author & Chief Operating Officer, Gift of College Inc. November 16, 2021 With supply chain concerns, retailer staffing shortages, increased prices, and […]
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Military’s Emphasis On Readiness Also Applies To Saving For Higher Education
Nov. 11 is Veterans Day. You notice that Veterans is spelled without an apostrophe because the day does not belong to Veterans but rather is a day for honoring all […]
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All In: A Team Approach to College Savings
By: South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis, Administrator of Future Scholar College Savings Plan November 2, 2021 From the moment a new baby enters the world, families dream of the successful life […]
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Face your college financing fears
Just yesterday, you were cradling your sweet baby, and today, here you are with a ninth-grader quickly approaching college entry. Cue your best Edvard Munch’s ‘The Scream’ impersonation as you […]
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How to Grow Your 529 Plan With Your Child
By Tim Gorrell, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority October 19, 2021 I’m often asked, “When is the best time to start saving for college?” My answer is always, “When your […]