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Make their studies easy, and your shopping easier

Picking out the perfect technology gift for the college student in your life can be a challenge. Which tech brand […]

Personalized portals offer unique gifting experience

The gifting season is upon us — and we want to help make it memorable. While celebrating its 10th year, […]

my529 honored with top industry rating for 14th straight year

Utah’s plan earns Gold rating from Morningstar investment research firm (Salt Lake City) As Utah’s 529 educational savings plan, my529’s […]

my529 executive director talks 529 plans with TV’s Montel Williams

my529’s executive director, Richard Ellis, recently appeared on national talk show The Balancing Act on Lifetime Television, hosted by Montel […]

Scary 101: Colleges offer spooky studies

Perhaps the most horrifying class you ever encountered began with an instructor announcing “public speaking will be required of all […]

Celebrate education across generations with Family History Month

Thanks to efforts by Senator Orrin Hatch in 2002, October is National Family History Month. At my529 we want to […]

Make Your Mark with my529

Back to school means it’s time to make your mark. Grab a pencil, brush or stylus and apply your creative […]

High school graduates have many educational opportunities and some pay more than ever

Market factors like artificial intelligence are reconfiguring the workforce, leading many recent high school graduates to consider apprenticeships, trade schools, […]
Kid putting coins into a savings jar.

my529 passes savings from share class change to account owners

A Vanguard fund featured in many my529 investment options qualifies for a new share class as of May 2, 2024, […]
CSPN Roadmap

A roadmap for their future

The College Savings Plans Network has created a guide to help parents and children prepare for school, higher education and […]

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