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College Savings Timeline: Now entering the world of high school

Posted: 2014-05-05. By: Kathryn Flynn

Here are some things you can do in the next four years of high school to ensure an easy transition that won't leave your child burdened with excessive debt.

Do 529 plans beat their benchmark?

Posted: 2014-05-02. By: Kathryn Flynn

A recent analysis conducted by Joe Hurley finds that historically when their unique benefits are taken into account, 529 plans can be a very lucrative choice when saving for college.

College savings success stories: Family of seven

Posted: 2014-05-01. By: Kathryn Flynn

This week, author Katie Flynn will be telling her own college savings success story. She explains how her parents got Katie and her four siblings through college successfully - an incredible feat!

5 ways to cut college costs

Posted: 2014-04-30. By: Kathryn Flynn

The last thing you want is to have your child graduate college burdened with student loans. Here are five ways anyone can put away extra money for college, regardless of income.

Curing financial-aid dependence

Posted: 2014-04-29. By: Joseph Hurley

Saving for college early may mean the ability to afford the school that's best for your child -- whether or not it's the college that offers the best financial aid package.

College savings success stories: Our own success

Posted: 2014-04-23. By: Kathryn Flynn

Benchmarking the 529 industry

Posted: 2014-04-21. By: Joseph Hurley

Investors, advisors, and the financial media all want to know how well 529 plans, as a group, are performing. In other words, are 529 plans delivering solid investment returns?

10 investing terms every college saver should understand

Posted: 2014-04-16. By: Kathryn Flynn

Top 529 plans to follow on twitter

Posted: 2014-04-15. By: Kathryn Flynn

To help you keep up-to-date with the latest college savings news, here is a list of the most active plans on twitter. Follow away!

College savings success stories: The Rickman family

Posted: 2014-04-14. By: Kathryn Flynn

Our first college savings success story features the Rickman family, who demonstrate the significant savings of having their children attend school in-state.

Clearing up the confusion: Five popular 529 plan myths

Posted: 2014-04-10. By: Kathryn Flynn

Recent survey data has indicated that parents' misunderstanding of 529 plans may be a significant barrier to their use of them. In this slideshow we present five of the biggest 529 plan myths along with the facts to set the record straight.

20 people on Twitter who can help you save for college

Posted: 2014-04-04. By: Kathryn Flynn

Annual College Savings Survey results: An opportunity to educate

Posted: 2014-03-28. By: Kathryn Flynn

Experts agree that there is a strong need for education on financial products and services, and that the younger these topics are introduced, the better. This includes the area of 529 plans, where confusion is still common.

March Money Madness

Posted: 2014-03-26. By: Kathryn Flynn

Even if you're not a basketball fan, it's hard to escape the excitement of the March Madness Tournament. With so much attention surrounding colleges, it's a great time to be thinking about your own children's college plans!

Truth be told - Common 529 plan misconceptions

Posted: 2014-03-25. By: Kathryn Flynn

The results of our Annual College Savings Survey show that there are still many people who are unclear about the functionality of 529 plans. In this post, we discuss six common misconceptions and reveal the correct answers to help clear up some of the confusion.

Annual College Savings Survey results: All that you can leave behind

Posted: 2014-03-21. By: Kathryn Flynn

As college costs in America rise faster than the rate of inflation and total student loan debt surpasses $1 trillion, more relatives are exploring the idea of helping pay tuition for grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Annual College Savings Survey results: Direct- or advisor-sold 529 plan?

Posted: 2014-03-20. By: Kathryn Flynn

Our survey results indicate many of our readers feel comfortable selecting their own investments, but there may be situations in which an advisor-sold 529 plan could be a better fit. Here are a few key questions to ask yourself:

Are 529 plans doing the job?

Posted: 2014-03-19. By: Joseph Hurley

Annual College Savings Survey results: Make the most of your savings

Posted: 2014-03-18. By: Kathryn Flynn

As promised, here is the first in a series of blog posts based on the results of our Annual College Savings survey. We begin by examining how our readers are currently saving for college and why.

The 529 plan Pot O' Gold is growing!

Posted: 2014-03-17. By: Kathryn Flynn