College Is Expensive – You Need to be Ready
College costs hit a record high back in 2016, and it's only gotten worse ever since then. Needless to say, college is getting more and more expensive every year, and…
5 Reasons Why Education Matters For Your Kids
In this day and age, education is one of the most important things in life of any individual. You can hear a lot of people saying that, but why is…
The Plan to Save for Your Child’s Future
The high school graduation clock starts counting down as soon as your child is born. The golden ticket that is a college degree can offer your child a bright future…
Are You Hoping for a Scholarship or Financial Aid? Read This!
Back in high school I had a lot of friends who I played baseball with, and many of them had dreams of pursuing the sport at the college level so they could eventually move on to the MLB. One friend in particular had offers from many schools, however the schools that offered him a spot on their teams did not offer a scholarship with the spot.
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…)
How Michigan Launched a College Savings Program That Jump Started the 529 Plan Across America
If you’re a typical parent, it’s likely you’ve never heard of the Michigan Education Trust (MET) but it spearheaded the 529 plan movement. Proposed in 1986, this program was intended…