Kick Student Loan Debt to the Curb
By Jamie Dushin, Accounting Manager, Achieve Montana, Montana’s official 529 Education Savings Plan. July 9, 2024 At the end of last year, student loan debt in the U.S. totaled $1.74 […]
Tag Archives: higher education
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529s can help prevent the financial and emotional burden of student loans
By Brittany Leona Parks, writer, my529 Are there any products available today that can truly improve financial, career, and mental well-being? Consider what a 529 college savings plan can do. […]
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How College Savings Accounts Affect Eligibility for Financial Aid
By Jonathan Hughes, Associate Director of College Planning and Content Creation, Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority June 25, 2024 If there is one pernicious myth that I could stomp out of […]
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Summer just started-why you should be thinking of fall withdrawals
School is out for the summer, grills are fired up for barbecue season, and summer vacations are in full swing. As you shop for hot dogs and sunscreen, you will […]
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This Dad’s Got Jokes – and Education Savings
Where does a penguin keep his money? In a snow bank. What did the hamburger name it’s baby? Patty. What’s brown and sticky? A stick. When I earned the title […]
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Life Lessons from a Higher Education
By Paula Smith, Senior Vice President, Product Strategy and Development – Retirement and College Savings, Voya Investment Management Having access to higher education has been a transformative experience that has profoundly shaped […]
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Celebrating 529s On 529 Day
By Trisha Good, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority May 29, 2024 I am a firm believer in the power of saving in a 529 plan as my family has […]
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Plans Have Work to do to Help Savers Realize the Full Benefits of 529
By Alyson Luszcz and John Mitchell, Co-Chairs, CSPN Data, Operations, and Technology Committee Every year, a big group from our workplace (or office) gathers for a summertime outing at a […]
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529 Gifts for Graduation
By Eva Giles, College Savings Program Manager, Finance Authority of Maine May 14, 2024 Graduation season is a time for celebrating the accomplishments of the students in our lives. What […]
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Many Thanks To Every Teacher
Marilyn Whitney, Executive Director, IDeal – Idaho College Savings Program May 1, 2024 During the week of May 6, the National PTA celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week. This year, the theme is […]
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Advocacy Recap from NAST 2024 Legislative Conference
Last month, Washington, D.C. welcomed members of the National Association of State Treasurers (NAST) for their annual Legislative Conference. This gathering not only facilitated numerous networking opportunities but also featured […]
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Saving for multiple beneficiaries — Tips & Tricks
When it comes to saving for higher education, the thought can be daunting. But saving for multiple students at once – how can families make this work? If you opt […]