By Patricia Roberts, Chief Operating Officer, Gift of College, Inc. April 21, 2020 As with many forms of education, the seeds of financial literacy are first planted and nourished at home. […]
By Vivian Tsai, Senior Director of TIAA-CREF Tuition Financing, Inc. April 7, 2020 If I had written this blog post at any other time before today, I likely would have […]
By Robert Trishman, Editor for my529 April 1, 2020 New cellphone, overdue car repair or outstanding debts? You may already have plans for your tax refund when it arrives. But, […]
By John McMillan, State Treasurer of Aabama March 24, 2020 Whether it’s housework, paying bills or setting doctor’s appointments, even the best of us procrastinate. One thing you shouldn’t […]
By Bob Cole, President/CEO, Private College 529 Plan March 3, 2020 Many families who are saving for college are aware that there are two kinds of 529 plans – […]
By Fernando Diaz, Chief Financial Product Officer, Office of Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs February 25, 2020 From as early as preschool, parents start asking their kids, “What do you […]
Dear Dash, My grown-up says that there’s a lot to love about 529 plans. Mine is as old as I am! What do you love about 529s? Love, Gemma (age […]
By 529forCollege.com January 29, 2020 An astronaut. A train engineer. A banker. These are the kinds of professions that call for higher education, which can also lead to a substantial […]
By 529forCollege.com January 29, 2020 When Ted Wagner goes to college and studies to be a forensic accountant – a hybrid with the sleuthing skills of a detective and the bookkeeping […]
By Michael Fitzgerald, Iowa State Treasurer January 21, 2020 As adults, we know how important it is to save and find ways to feel financially secure. However, getting our […]
By Mary Lehman, Senior Director, Marketing, TIAA In recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday on Jan. 15 and the national holiday on Jan. 20, I was inspired to […]
By Bryn Ramjoue, Marketing Director, my529 January 7, 2020 By the time you read this, if you’re anything like most people, you have likely set some New Year’s resolutions—and […]