Here comes the sun…
By Lael Oldmixon, Executive Director, Alaska 529 Dec 21, 2021 “Hello darkness, my old friend!” This famous Simon and Garfunkel song lyric is quoted in posts on the news feeds of […]
Tag Archives: prepaid tuition
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How to Save While Your Children Are Young
By Tim Gorrell, Executive Director, Ohio Tuition Trust Authority December 7, 2021 The first few years of parenthood go by in a flash. As you settle in with your family, take […]
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Concerned about Holiday Gift Shortages?
Give A Gift of Education Instead By Patricia Roberts, Author & Chief Operating Officer, Gift of College Inc. November 16, 2021 With supply chain concerns, retailer staffing shortages, increased prices, and […]
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Military’s Emphasis On Readiness Also Applies To Saving For Higher Education
Nov. 11 is Veterans Day. You notice that Veterans is spelled without an apostrophe because the day does not belong to Veterans but rather is a day for honoring all […]
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All In: A Team Approach to College Savings
By: South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis, Administrator of Future Scholar College Savings Plan November 2, 2021 From the moment a new baby enters the world, families dream of the successful life […]
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Face your college financing fears
Just yesterday, you were cradling your sweet baby, and today, here you are with a ninth-grader quickly approaching college entry. Cue your best Edvard Munch’s ‘The Scream’ impersonation as you […]
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More Families Than Ever Before Are Saving for Education with a 529 Savings Plan
529 Plans Are More Flexible, and More Popular, Than Ever Before By Michael Frerichs, Treasurer of the State of Illinois and Chair of the College Savings Plans Network October 12, 2021 […]
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The Big Picture: Should I save for my child’s education beyond high school? And if so, how?
By John Mitchell, Director of College Savings, Illinois State Treasurer September 28, 2021 September is College Savings Month, during which a lot of effort is dedicated to helping parents […]
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A Grandparent’s Role in Saving
By Michael L. Fitzgerald, State Treasurer of Iowa September 14, 2021 We often hear the phrase, “All of the joy without the responsibility,” tied to being a grandparent. While this […]
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Seven Tips to Achieve Your College Savings Goals
Let’s face it, saving for college can feel overwhelming at times. You probably have concerns about the rising cost of college and the impact of student loan debt. You may […]
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Get the most out of the rest of your summer
Summers in Alaska can fly by. However, for a few glorious months, the days are filled with light and opportunities for adventure. The fields are lush with green, the woods […]
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How To Use CSPN’s New 529 Plan Comparison Tools
By Catherine Seat, Communications Director, NAST July 27, 2021 Earlier this year, the College Savings Plans Network (CSPN), in partnership with Invite Education, launched new 529 plan search and compare […]