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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There’s Still Time to Save on Your 2018 Tax Bill
By Curtis Loftis, South Carolina Treasurer It’s been a mad rush of holiday gatherings since late November, and the end of another year is fast approaching. It’s also the time […]
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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 […]
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Consider the gift of college savings
By Jim DiUlio, Director, Wisconsin 529 College Savings Program November 13, 2018 With Thanksgiving right around the corner, before we know it the holiday season will be in full […]
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Saving for Preschool Students
By South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis, Administrator of Future Scholar College Savings Plan October 26, 2018 As most parents will tell you, kids start growing fast and they don’t ever […]
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A NOT SO SCARY REPORT
By Mary Anne Busse, Managing Director, Great Disclosure LLC October 16, 2018 It’s October, so you know what that means: pumpkins, trick or treating and scary activities! Believe it or not, […]
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Saving for College: A Little Goes a Long Way
By Jamie Canup October 9, 2018 Sometimes, when you read about where college or other postsecondary program costs may be in five, 10 or 20 years, it gets overwhelming. How […]
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Fall into Good Financial Habits: September Means It’s Time to Save
If you’re like me, you can’t help but love this time of year. Fall has arrived, bringing a welcome reprieve from the heat of summer; the leaves are starting to […]
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Dear Dash … College Savings Advice from Alaska
Dear Dash, I’m planning to go to college someday. My mom started a 529 account for me. Can you give me some tips on how to grow my college savings? […]
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September is College Savings Month and a Whole Lot More
By Betty Lochner, former chair of CSPN September 11, 2018 One of the primary goals of the College Savings Plans Network (CSPN) is to build awareness of the importance of […]