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9 Myths About 529 College Savings Plans You Should Know

November 18, 2019

A mother teaching her daughter how to save for college.

Most parents know how important it is to save for college. It’s essential that parents start saving early and save often. Not thinking about the cost of college isn’t going to make it go away. What parents may not realize is that there’s a terrific way to save for school right in their own backyard. Of course, we’re talking about the 529 plan.

For those of you who aren’t in the know,

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529 Payroll Deduction: Saving for College Automatically

November 11, 2019

An illustrated graphic of a man and a woman budgeting their paychecks.

Payday should be more than a reminder on your calendar — it should be a national holiday. After all, can’t we celebrate the day that our hard work turns into cold hard cash in our bank accounts? Okay, that may be a little over the top, but you get the idea.

So, what about celebrating payday by allowing your paycheck to work for your family’s future? If you haven’t already set up a 529 college savings account,

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9 Myths About 529 College Savings Plans You Should Know

529 Payroll Deduction: Saving for College Automatically