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529 Account: What Are Investments?

February 11, 2019

Investments are a great opportunity to build a nest egg and save for the future. The three main types are stocks, bonds and cash investments; however, it’s important to note that investments can come in many forms such as buying a house, owning an art collection or gathering a selection of rare coins. Building a diverse portfolio can help you prepare for the future.

Stocks

At the core, investing in a stock represents purchasing a percentage of ownership in a company.

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Happy Preschool Graduation! Here’s the Perfect Gift for the Class of 2030!

June 14, 2017

Graduation day for the high school class of 2030 feels like a long way away. But this year, a different kind of graduation is upon them — preschool graduation! In the fall, the class of 2030 will be entering kindergarten and starting their journey through the wonder and excitement of grade school. Even though their true graduation day feels a long, long way off (and thank goodness for that!), now is the time to be thinking of the future and saving for college.

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College Savings in NC 529® Plan Reaches $2 Billion

April 22, 2017

Assets in the NC 529® Plan reached a major milestone Friday, April 21, 2017, surpassing $2 billion.

North Carolina’s National College Savings Program, known as the NC 529 Plan, originally launched with a single investment option and transitioned $9.5 million in assets and 2,185 accounts to a multiple option format in 2001. The current NC 529 Plan, with 13 different investment options, now has a fund balance of just over $2 billion and 135,524 active accounts,

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Celebrate College Savings Day with the NC 529 Plan

April 3, 2017

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We’re going to celebrate College Savings Day (May 29) by giving away $1,529! Anyone with an existing NC 529 Account or who opens one is eligible to enter. Don’t miss out on a chance to add $1,529 to your college savings in the NC 529 Plan.

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The NC 529 Plan Defined!

March 15, 2017

When it comes to saving your money, it’s important that you understand how a college savings vehicle works. We know that investing in a savings account for college can be a little confusing, especially if you are not familiar with financial jargon about your investment.

That’s why the NC 529® Plan is working to make it as easy as possible for our NC 529 Account holders to understand what they are reading.

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