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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 […]
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Changes ahead for Customized underlying fund
Coming in March, my529 will no longer offer the my529 International Valuesingle-fund portfolio in the Customized investment options. The my529 […]
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my529’s College Savings Estimator can help demystify planning for college expenses
The my529 College Savings Estimator can help you see projected costs among various higher education options. These choices can have […]
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2024 tax documents coming soon to an inbox near you
As tax season approaches, we want to remind you that your my529 tax documents will arrive by January 31, 2025. […]
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my529 celebrates the economic and health benefits of higher education
“Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace.” These inspiring words by Confucius still ring true today, and speak […]
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Utah students put creativity on display in the 2024 my529 Make Your Mark contest
The winners of the 2024 Make Your Mark contest have been chosen! Every year, my529 celebrates National College Savings Month […]
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my529 celebrates the economic and health benefits of higher education
“Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace.” These inspiring words by Confucius still ring true today and speak […]
