Thanks to Spectrum News for sharing video of the first NC 529 Plan’s Diapers to Dorms Dash via their Facebook page. The race was held on December 30 during halftime of the UNC / Wake Forest men’s basketball game in Chapel Hill. The babies were racing for a $529 contribution to their NC 529 Account.
Laura Misner talks with News 13 This Morning on WLOS about how college savings make a unique gift idea for students of all ages.
Not sure what to give as a gift this holiday season? Make a contribution to a college savings account. Friends and family can contribute as little as $25 to a student’s NC 529 Account. The contribution is a meaningful gift that keeps on giving.
“It’s a gift that will always be there,” Hall said. “When individuals give out toys or trinkets, that’s something that won’t be with them for a lifetime. But a college education is something that they can have that will never fade away.”
Read the Reflector.com article.
June is the biggest month for birthdays. If you’re struggling to come up with a unique gift for a special young person in your life, consider giving the gift of a college education by donating to the child’s 529 Account.
College Savings Day will be held on May 29. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about how to save for college. Bray Creech has highlighted four key points that pertain to 529 Plans for this article in Citizen-Times.
The points include:
Timeka Ruffin is a representative of the College Foundation of North Carolina. She talks with the morning show about teaching kids to save.