Fatherhood is About Being Future-Minded
By Troy Montigney, Executive Director, Indiana Education Savings Authority June 20, 2019 Father’s Day means many different things over the course of a man’s life. As a boy, you (or […]
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529 plans and scholarships
By my529 June 13, 2019 Great news: Your graduating high school senior has received a merit-based scholarship that will pay for much—maybe even all—of their higher education. But what […]
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Dear Dash … What is a qualified education expense?
Dear Dash, My mom told me that my college savings plan account can only be used for “Qualified Education Expenses.” Can I use it for pizza? What if I want […]
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Happy 529 Day
By Jim DiUlio, CSPN Chair My favorite holiday is here again, Happy 5-29 Day! Not every good innovation translates into a specific calendar date, but we have May 29. It […]
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The gift of college savings
By my529 May 21, 2019 What is a great gift for your graduate? Luggage? Some dormitory décor for when they go off to college? Might we suggest a gift […]
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Happy Mother’s Day: A note of thanks to my Mom in heaven and to my children on earth.
By Sheila Salehian, Deputy Treasurer of Nevada’s College Savings Plans May 7, 2019 Take a moment to reflect on the beautiful miracle of motherhood. Through the challenges and triumphs, endless […]
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It’s all about balance
By Heather Barthelmes, Analyst, Michigan Education Trust (MET) May 1, 2019 Parenting is all about balance. You must balance how many sweet treats you give your child versus how many […]
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10 ideas on how to prepare for college before your first class
By my529 April 23, 2019 Saving with a 529 plan is one of the best ways to prepare for college. But tuition is just one part of being ready to […]
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How My $301.73 Tax Return Became a $603.46 College Savings Contribution
By Ross Loehr, Business Development Officer, Intuition College Savings Solutions April 16, 2019 Here we are on the other side of another tax filing deadline! What a great feeling […]
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Dear Dash…From Small Fry to Scientist
Dear Dash, I am almost done with second grade, and I think it is time to seriously think about my plans for the future. When I grow up I want […]
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And now for something completely different?
By Luke Minor, Director, Washington State’s College Savings Plans (WA529) April 2, 2019 “What’s a prepaid tuition plan? Is that as good as a 529 plan?” “We’ve heard about […]
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April is Financial Literacy Month: Tips for Instilling Financial Savviness in Your Kids
You taught your kids to walk, talk and ride a bike. You taught them to share, to brush their teeth and to eat their vegetables—but do they know how much […]