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Read more about the article College Savings Crisis – Survey Results

College Savings Crisis – Survey Results

Parents prioritize saving for their children over saving for retirement, paying off a mortgage, taking a vacation, and paying off their own student debt. There is some interesting stats in…

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Read more about the article How Much Should I Save for my Child’s Education

How Much Should I Save for my Child’s Education

College acceptance letter day: a moment every parent dreams of. The stress and anxiety of waiting are finally over, the hard work has paid off, and your kid has finally…

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Read more about the article What Happens to a 529 Plan If Your Child Doesn’t Go to College
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What Happens to a 529 Plan If Your Child Doesn’t Go to College

After hearing all the benefits of college savings, the most common question we hear from parents is: “But what happens with my 529 plan if my child doesn’t go to…

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Read more about the article Why a College Fund Should Be on Every Parent’s Registry

Why a College Fund Should Be on Every Parent’s Registry

Parenthood significantly changes our lifestyle. This change begins the minute the pregnancy test is positive, which puts us in total shock and happiness, and continues to the moment when the…

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Read more about the article The Four College Saving Tips Parents Need to Know

The Four College Saving Tips Parents Need to Know

As the days get longer and the sun shines a bit brighter, many families are getting ready to travel, go on vacations or start their summer grilling. Across the country,…

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Read more about the article Why a 529 College Savings Plan is the Best Gift Grandparents Can Give

Why a 529 College Savings Plan is the Best Gift Grandparents Can Give

A lot of people swear by their grandma’s secret chocolate chip cookie recipe – flour, butter, sugar, chocolate chips, and love – those ingredients combined somehow make the best cookies…

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Read more about the article How The Recent Tax Reform Extended 529 Plans to Kindergartners and High Schoolers

How The Recent Tax Reform Extended 529 Plans to Kindergartners and High Schoolers

While most families associate 529 plans with college or university, few know that they can now be used for K-12 private education. The new tax law passed by Congress last…

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Read more about the article The Top Five Myths of 529 Plans to Get You Ready for College

The Top Five Myths of 529 Plans to Get You Ready for College

Parents often have many questions about 529 Plans – what they are, how to use them, what their benefits are. We’ve covered all those topics in other posts here, but…

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Help Your Kids Achieve Their Dreams

Dear parents, can we all agree on one thing regarding our kids?

We want our kids to achieve all of their dreams, and with a little push – they will finally be able to do that!  (more…)

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Read more about the article 529 – The Three Numbers Parents Need to Know for College

529 – The Three Numbers Parents Need to Know for College

Sending children to college can be one of the most rewarding experiences of a parent’s life. The excitement of watching your son or daughter start a new journey, coupled with the promise of all the wonderful things they’re going to learn can bring immense joy. Knowing that the next few years will be a transformative experience, parents try to prepare for the road ahead as best they can. But let’s face it, the prospect can be a bit overwhelming. The cost of college has been rising steadily for decades.  This is why parents need to know about the 529 plan!

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