Nothing beats quality time with loved ones, but gifts to a my529 account aren’t far behind!

As the leaves change, the air turns cool and crisp, and the festive season approaches, you may feel like you are running out of gift ideas. Shall we consider: Do the children in your life really need another toy, especially when Santa gets credit for their top requests, leaving you to hunt down their perfect, albeit 10th, Squishmallow or Labubu?

We suggest that you escape the annual parking lot nightmares, decision fatigue, long lines and inventory management of various gift wrap necessities; instead, opt for something more personalized.

Have the child choose their preferred outing such as the zoo, aquarium, botanical garden or conservatory and maybe even select something meaningful and memorable from the gift shop. As children get older, they may prefer to visit an amusement park, museum, or to see a show or movie with you. We can all fondly remember a special outing with a loved one we had when we were young — so what better and more lasting gift could there be for the young people in your life?

A close second, of course, would be the gift of education. If you have a little extra money to give, an investment in a loved one’s future by giving to their my529 account can have decades of benefits. This gift can also be made memorable by asking about their hopes and dreams for when they get older and the various education paths that might help them on their journey, and maybe sharing some of your own stories.

The my529 Gift Program lets account owners send friends and family a unique link and gift code that makes it easy for them to contribute with a debit card, credit card, or by check. Their gift profile can even be customized with a photo and thoughtful message. Explore some of our fun suggestions to personalize Gift Program profiles for any age or occasion!

Second only to quality time, we believe the my529 Gift Program will be a gift that continues to grow and invest in your loved one. And while the Gift Program itself is certainly no secret with over 341,000 gifts given, we can keep your secret that it’s saved you so much time and energy, allowing you to slow down and enjoy the holidays. Consider skipping the holiday frenzy by scheduling those fun outings with the children in your life and allowing the my529 Gift Program to help simplify your to-do list for a more peaceful and joyful season. What gift could be better than that?