Tag Archives: 529 plan
529 Plan for Grandchildren – Can Grandma (or Other Family) Help?
Happy 5.29 to all who celebrate – and everyone with a young student in their life should probably celebrate! We’ve covered 529 plans previously on the blog, but you might be wondering whether it’s a concern for family members outside of parents. For example, can you take out a 529 plan for grandchildren? Can aunts… (read more)
Posted In: Guest Blog, Saving, Sparky's Kids Club
Best Savings Account for a Newborn? – Smart Money Moves to Consider for Your Infant
Welcoming a new baby into the world comes with a lot of emotions—joy, excitement, and, let’s be honest, a little bit of financial anxiety. Fortunately, guest blogger and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Nichole Coyle, joins us to shed some light on how best lay the groundwork for your child’s financial future: Diapers and daycare costs add… (read more)
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Credit Union Youth Month: An All-Ages Guide to Raising Money-Smart Kids
Money habits start earlier than you think. As parents and guardians, teaching kids about money might feel overwhelming—but the truth is, financial literacy can (and should!) start young, Whether you’re showing a preschooler how to save coins in a jar or helping your teenager manage their first checking account, age-appropriate money lessons lay the foundation… (read more)
Posted In: Ignite, Sparky's Kids Club
Six ways to use a 529 Savings Plan
May 29th is National 529 savings plan Day. What better time is there to showcase 529 savings plans, their tax benefits, and their many uses? Guest blogger, Nichole Coyle, CFP® CSLP®, breaks down what to know about a 529 savings plan and it’s uses. What is a 529 savings plan? It’s a state-sponsored savings… (read more)
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College Savings with a 529 Plan
May 29th is National 529 Day. This week Nichole Coyle, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, talks about what a 529 plan is and recent changes that have made this education investment vehicle even more attractive. A 529 plan is a college savings account that allows you to save money for your child’s (or other family member’s) college… (read more)
Posted In: Guest Blog, Saving
