There’s So Much to L-O-V-E About 529s
By Roby Smith, Iowa State Treasurer February 13, 2024 Ahhhh, love! Nat King Cole had it right: “‘L’ is for the way you look at me …” And looking at the benefits of 529 plans, there’s a lot to love!...
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From Desk to Diploma: How Can Employers Help Solve the Student Loan Crisis
By Steve Jobe, Senior Vice President, Vestwell February 20, 2024 Anyone who’s been or has sent a child to college knows firsthand how expensive obtaining a degree can be and how quickly that cost has...
View ArticleLooking Back on 529 Savings in 2023 and Tips for Boosting Education Savings...
By Mary Morris, Virginia529 CEO and College Savings Plans Network, Chair As we step into 2024, let’s take a moment to reflect on the progress made in education savings over the past year. In 2023, 529...
View ArticleGet in the habit: Tips to practice saving at any age
By Brittany Leona Parks, Writer, my529, Utah’s Education Savings Plan Educating children early and often about financial concepts develops saving habits for their first major purchases—a car, higher...
View ArticleMarch Madness: The Biggest Myths of 529s
John Hupalo, Founder and CEO, Invite Education Starting March 17, college basketball’s March Madness will happily divert our attention from the current FAFSA Fiasco, student loans and other education...
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Using Your 529 Plan for Apprenticeship Costs
Apprenticeships have long been an important entry point for construction, plumbing and manufacturing trades. In addition to these sectors, there are now apprenticeships in fields such as healthcare,...
View ArticleGive Your Finances a Spring Cleaning
By: South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis, Administrator of Future Scholar College Savings Plan April 3, 2024 Spring is most definitely in the air – and on cars, driveways, and all over my...
View Article529 FACT: Find Your Why
By Marissa Rowe, Executive Director, Indiana Education Savings Authority April 9, 2024 It’s National Financial Literacy Month. If you’re reading this post, then one of the following is likely true:...
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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 to save for a loved one’s future...
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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...
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