Saving for college: 5 reasons 529s rule
By Stacey Belford, American Century Investments/Kansas Learning Quest 529 College Saving Plan May 4, 2017 Despite what you sometimes read in the press, there is still tremendous value in higher […]
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My very first 529 plan withdrawal: celebrating a college decision and a decision to save
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 […]
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Maximizing the tax benefits of 529 plans
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 […]
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How you can combat student loans
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 […]
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Prepaid 529 plans: Helping you prepare for life’s unknowns
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 […]
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April is Financial Literacy Month
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 […]
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They’re Counting on Us to Help Build Their Pot of Gold
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 […]
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Parents’ assets do not harm aid for most low-income students
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 […]
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Setting Your Student Up for College Success with 529 Plans and Scholarships
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 […]
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Teaching Smart Money Habits—And Making it Fun (Step 3)
By: Christine Stoll, Executive Director, IDeal – Idaho College Savings Program February 6, 2017 This past year we have been working with our oldest daughter who is now six, to […]
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Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!
By LaKesha Page, Director of College Savings for the State of Tennessee Treasury Department January 16, 2017 I believe Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to be the manifestation of love […]
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Make 2017 Your Most Successful College Savings Year Yet
By: South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis, Administrator of Future Scholar College Savings Plan January 9, 2017 As I write this, I can’t believe that Christmas and New Year’s celebrations have […]