In 2017, CollegeCounts 529 was already the recipient of a Bronze rating from Morningstar, one of the leading sources for independent investment research.
Now there’s even better news: As of October, CollegeCounts529’s Morningstar rating has been upgraded from Bronze to Silver.
Morningstar published their latest Analyst Ratings and Reports for 62 of the country’s […]
Tax season is a time of mixed emotions.
For many, there’s the added stress of doing your taxes—especially if you wait until the last minute. But for some of us, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel in the form of a tax refund.
Yes, doing your taxes can be a chore, but there’s one […]
Regularly contributing to a CollegeCounts 529 plan is a fantastic way to help ensure that your children or grandchildren get the quality college education they deserve.
And it’s even easier when your students are earning scholarships.
We understand that, for many families, need-based scholarships are a necessity when it comes to […]
Saving for college can feel like a daunting task, especially when January rolls around. It’s the time of the year when you’re filing your taxes for last year and balancing your budget for the upcoming year.
Yes, looking at tuition rates for even the most affordable college can make saving for college […]
Here are several important Plan updates:
New Year’s resolutions are great in theory, but we all know the secret—you have to make it realistic.
Yes, paying for college may seem like a daunting task, but when you start early and contribute often, it alleviates much of the pressure. Small contributions at regular intervals really add up, especially over the course of 18 […]
The holiday season is fast approaching, and with it comes the end of the 2017 calendar year.
If you’ve been waiting for the right time to contribute more than the regular amount to your child’s CollegeCounts 529 fund, now’s the perfect opportunity!
Remember, any contribution made on or before December 31 (or postmarked by December 31, if […]
Whether it’s college coursework, paying bills, or setting doctor’s appointments, even the best of us procrastinate from time to time.
One thing you shouldn’t procrastinate on: Saving for college.
This is a common reason for putting off saving for your children’s college tuition. Many parents and grandparents believe they don’t have enough income to spare, so they […]
September is officially College Savings Month!
Of course, if you’ve got a CollegeCounts 529 account, this is probably a topic that’s already near and dear to your heart. But the importance of saving for college is a message that still needs to be spread.
According to research from Sallie Mae, 86 percent of parents and guardians believe […]
By NELLIE S. HUANG, Senior Associate Editor
From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, September 2017
These state-sponsored 529 programs offer tax breaks, low fees and well-managed portfolios.
Helicopter parenting may not be all bad. Those hovering moms and dads, who like to weigh in on which teacher or coach their child gets, seem to be just as passionate […]
