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Utah students win scholarships in art contest

Eight Utah students have each won a $1,000 college savings scholarship in the 2022 Make Your Mark bookmark contest. The […]
Front page of the my529.org website features a mom talking with her daughter.

New look for my529’s website

Pages are updated for readability and navigation my529 may have the same address, but it now boasts a brand new […]
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National Apprenticeship Week

my529 recognizes National Apprenticeship Week from November 14-20, 2022, which highlights the value of educational and occupational opportunities available through apprenticeships. Apprentices […]
A spooky house in the woods.

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 […]
A father gives a gift to his daughter.

Give a meaningful gift

After the long days of summer, suddenly it feels as if autumn appeared overnight. It is with this same swiftness […]
A couple shops in a supermarket.

Fill your shopping cart—and your 529 account

Do you need a gallon of milk? Going out for dinner? Back to school shopping? Why not add a few […]
Two kids dressed like businessmen scream while holding handfuls of money next to two moneybags.

Early, automated, small amounts—pick your savings strategies

For parents with young children, thinking about higher education much beyond opening a 529 account may feel daunting. After all, […]
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Calculate future scenarios with the College Savings Estimator

It would be nice to be able to predict the future. While we can’t offer you that, we can give […]
Freshman Alex M. preparing to attend his first day of classes at Southern Utah University in Fall 2021.

One mom’s experience with preparing for college

By Meredith Sager McNett,my529 Content Creator “It will go by fast,” said every mom I encountered while dragging around my […]

You asked, we answered. Questions from our account owners.

my529 recently received feedback from surveys on account owner experience. We want to thank all who took the time to […]

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