By Patricia Roberts April 24, 2017 As I prepare to take my very first qualified withdrawal next week, I think back to establishing the 529 college savings account I am […]
By Kelley Hope, Communications Officer, Virginia529 April 18, 2017 Tax benefits of 529 plans make them especially attractive to families and individuals looking to maximize their savings. However, thinking about […]
By: Hon. Michael L. Fitzgerald, State Treasurer, State of Iowa April 11, 2017 With only a few months left in the 2016-2017 school year, high school seniors around the country […]
By Heather Barthelmes, Michigan Education Trust April 3, 2017 I remember when I found out I was pregnant with my son thinking about the exciting, yet scary, adventure my husband […]
529 Plans Aren’t Just For Kids By Tim Gorrell, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority March 27, 2017 April has been designated Financial Literacy Month to focus on increasing the […]
Today the College Savings Plans Network (CSPN) released its Year-End 529 Report for 2016. As chair, I always enjoy seeing the progress made over the year, and this year did […]
By Betty Lochner, Director of Washington’s Guaranteed Education Tuition program March 13, 2017 This month many of us become a little Irish as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The holiday […]
Mary Morris, Virginia529 CEO March 6, 2017 Parents and guardians make many decisions in the best interests of their children. From green vegetables to piano lessons, mothers and fathers want […]
By Jill Young Miller Communications Specialist, Center for Social Development at Washington University in St. Louis February 27, 2017 Parents’ savings and assets are unlikely to jeopardize federal or state […]
By Susan Le, Marketing Manager, Peachjar February 21, 2017 Obtaining financial assistance is arguably the most critical component of college planning, among the many other pertinent items on the preparation […]
By Lucas Minor, Associate Director for Marketing and Communications, Washington’s Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) By February 13, 2017 Valentine’s Day is closing in, and that means “some of us” (I […]
By Sandra Houston, Director, College Illinois! February 6, 2017 February is African American History Month, a time to recognize and honor the accomplishments of black leaders who have shaped our […]