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Gonzalez: 529 Plan benefits provide education for your student, tax breaks for you
With the pace of higher-education costs rising faster than the general Consumer Price Index, it's easy to understand why saving enough money to fund a child's college education has become a financial challenge for many parents and grandparents.
College Savings Month In MD
BALTIMORE, Md. - Maryland State Treasurer Nancy Kopp announced Thursday that Maryland has joined other states in declaring September "College... Visit WMDT.com for the full story
Sallie Mae Encourages Parents to Make a Commitment to Save for College During September's National College Savings Month
RESTON, Va----Parents overwhelmingly agree that a college degree is more important now than ever, yet few have a plan on how to pay for it, according to research conducted by Sallie Mae and Gallup.
College Savings Plans Cut Fees
Some 529 savings plans are cheaper, but they aren't perfect for every parent.
September Declared "College Savings Month" Across the Country
The College Savings Plans Network (CSPN) today joined Governors and Treasurers around the nation in declaring September "College Savings Month" to increase awareness among families about the importance of saving for their children's higher education expenses and reducing reliance on debt. CSPN, a leading non-profit advocate for 529 college savings plans, encourages families to examine their ...
Jason Alderman: Turn the Tooth Fairy Into a Teachable Moment
Thanks to cherished family traditions like birthday celebrations and presents from Santa and the Tooth Fairy, today's children are often bombarded with gifts from an...
Planning for College Costs is Possible - Message of College Savings Month
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. , Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Governor Charlie Crist and the Florida Prepaid College Board are reminding families during College Savings Month this September that Florida offers families easy and smart ways to save for their children's college education. The good news is that more parents are saving for their children's college education, as reported in a just-released annual ...
Don't let losses stop you from investing
Q: I followed my broker's advice, and started saving a few years ago for my children's college with 529 plans. They have done nothing but go down in value since I started them, and I feel as though I am wasting my money. Am I doing the right thing?
New York Cuts Fee for College 529 Plan, DiNapoli Says
New Yorkers who participate in the state’s 529 college savings direct plan will see fees cut by almost 50 percent, New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said.
Prepaying won't always save money
Determining whether it's good or bad to buy a prepaid item depends entirely on what's being offered. There's no universal advice or rule of thumb. Here's a guide to some of the common forms of prepaid offers consumers might encounter, separated into whether you should consider buying them.
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