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Qualified education expenses expand with recent legislation
There are now more ways to use your 529 funds, thanks to recent legislation. H.R. 1 was passed by the […]
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Fall is the most popular season for birthdays. Looking for a gift idea?
As the leaves begin to change and the air turns cool and crisp, fall brings with it not only a […]
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How can ‘extra’ 529 funds be used?
Money in 529 accounts can be used for any qualified education expense, such as tuition, room and board (as long as […]
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2025 Utah state tax benefits details
Depending on their tax-filing status, Utah taxpayers can claim a 4.5% tax credit or deduction up to a certain limit […]
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Additional notices and info
For more information about FAFSA, see our dedicated FAFSA info and FAQ page. my529 Standard – Fall 2025 Qualified education […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Need help with paying for college or technical school? Look no further than FAFSA
Have you ever wished you could get help paying for two-year technical training or a four-year college degree? There is […]
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Additional credentialing programs, certifications and continuing education now qualify for my529 funds
Whether you are pondering a career change via a specialized program, studying for a certification, or wanting to skill-up for […]
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More ways to use 529 funds for K-12 expenses
K-12 parents, rejoice: If you’ve ever wished you could use 529 funds for your student’s education costs besides tuition, you […]
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my529 – From humble beginnings to national honors
Explore the history of my529 and how it grew to serve over 600,000 accounts today. Carol Withrow can call herself […]
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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 […]
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Celebrate saving in September!
The feeling of fall is in the air with the return of cooler evenings, the sound of school bells ringing, […]
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Pick your my529 savings strategies
For parents with young children, thinking about higher education much beyond opening a my529 account may feel daunting. After all, […]
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At my529, College Savings Month means more than just college
Today’s students know that their higher education options don’t start and end with college. Depending on their interests and resources, […]
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College Savings Estimator takes the guesswork out of education savings
Rising student debt and fluctuating inflation can make saving for higher education feel like a guessing game. But there’s no […]
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Have you checked out the my529 video library?
If you’re looking for a quick and easy resource to learn more about my529, the my529 video library can provide […]
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Here’s how to prepare for fall withdrawals
School is out, grills are fired up, and family vacations are in full swing — it’s officially summer! But even […]
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Admin fee drops for my529’s Customized options
my529 recently reduced the Administrative Asset Fee for Customized Age-Based and Customized Static investment options by one basis point (0.010%). […]
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Speakers can present on saving for education
my529 has several knowledgeable speakers available to present to your business or organization, either in person or via webinar, about […]
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Review your account balance
As part of my529’s annual audit, Eide Bailly LLP would like to verify account balances at my529. If you think […]
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Federal changes to qualified education expenses
H.R. 1, passed by the 119th Congress and signed into law on July 4, 2025, contains provisions that impact 529 […]
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my529 accounts can help prevent the financial and emotional burden of student loans
Are there any products available today that can truly improve financial, career and mental well-being? Consider what a my529 account […]
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Aunts and uncles: Get invested in the success of your nieces and nephews
July 26 is Aunt and Uncle Day! These loved ones play a unique role in a child’s life, offering support, […]
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How Gen Z can maximize their summer earnings
The summer job economic outlook is sunny for young people looking to enter the workforce. More teens between 16 and […]
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Summer just started — here’s why you should be thinking of fall withdrawals
School is out for the summer, grills are fired up for barbecue season and summer vacations are in full swing. […]
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Summer saving strategies for your my529 account
Summer is almost here, and with the change of season comes new opportunities to help you hit your savings goals. […]
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my529 is here to serve you!
We wanted to introduce you to some of the hardworking teams that keep my529 efficient, responsive and strategic — earning […]
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New executive director takes the helm of my529
As Richard Ellis retires, we are thrilled to announce the appointment of our new executive director, Mark Cain, effective April […]
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Updates coming to TED option in July
On July 1, 2025, my529’s Target Enrollment Date (TED) investment option will see portfolio changes as part of its regularly […]
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Personalized portals offer customized gifting
Graduation season is upon us, and rather than checks or cash getting lost in the shuffle, gifts from relatives and […]
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Faster withdrawals!
my529 Standard – Spring 2025 my529 is here to serve you! New executive director takes the helm of my529 Updates […]
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How can ‘extra’ 529 funds be used?
Money in 529 accounts can be used for any qualified education expense, such as tuition, room and board (as long […]
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A gift for the future: Graduation gifting with my529
Spring means high school graduations, elementary and middle school promotions, and an opportunity to mark another milestone in your child’s […]
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my529 celebrates America Saves Week with tips to practice saving at any age
America Saves Week is April 7-11, with daily themes focused on saving — be it automatically, for the unexpected, for major […]
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Making the grade for financial literacy
Activities for different ages help teach responsibility with money Learning about money at an early age sets children on a […]
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Updated my529 Program Description available now
my529 issued a new Program Description dated March 19, 2025. You can read and download the document at my529.org here, […]
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Plant your college savings this spring
Are your investments on track to meet your goals to pay for higher education? The my529 College Savings Estimator is a free […]
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A look back at my529’s 2024
my529 Standard – Winter 2025 my529’s 2024 recap my529 receives top industry honors Changes ahead for Customized underlying fund my529’s […]
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my529 receives top industry honors
my529’s mission is to help families put aside funds for future qualified education expenses. So, it’s with pride that we […]
