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Trump Accounts vs. 529 Plans: Key Differences

Families have a new child savings option to consider. But before parents assume Trump Accounts and 529 plans are the same thing, understand how each one is designed to work—and…

ScholarShare 529May 19, 2026

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The Summer Before They Leave: Five Conversations to Have

One day, you're excitedly dropping your child off at preschool for a few hours, and the next, you're on the hunt, with a heavy heart, for extra-long twin bed sheets…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.May 17, 2026

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Preparing for Expenses That Go Beyond 529 Savings

As you likely know, funds accumulated in a 529 plan account can be used to cover a wide range of the costs your child will soon face. These include tuition,…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.May 11, 2026

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Apprenticeships and 529 Plans: More Ways to Pay for Education

Career training and apprenticeship programs are growing in popularity—and many families are surprised to learn that 529 college savings plans can help support these pathways, too. What a 529 Plan…

Cassandra DiBenedettoApril 15, 2026

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How 529 Plans Can Help Students Prepare for the Future of Work

While parents worry about rising college costs and return on education investments, students are often concerned about finding a path that they will enjoy, and one that will still be…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.March 16, 2026

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Minimizing Stress in the Homestretch

Whether faced with indecision about which school to attend, disappointment resulting from a dream school rejection, and/or uncertainty associated with being placed on a waitlist, soon-to-be college students may need…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.March 11, 2026

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Inviting Loved Ones to Join You on Your College Savings Journey

As the year winds down, parents of high schoolers may feel excitement for the future mixed with financial worry about whether they’ve yet saved enough for college or started too…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.December 7, 2025

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Applying for Financial Aid

As you are researching where they will apply, you will likely notice the cost differences across all degree-granting institutions. Tuition and fees, books, educational materials (e.g., laptop), technology fees, and…

Oscar Espinoza-Parra, Ph.D.October 29, 2025

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Celebrating the Many Rewards of Saving with a 529 Plan

By way of background, when our now recent grad was born, his father and I were still repaying a significant amount of student loan debt that we had accumulated to…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.October 20, 2025

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Affording College

6 Financial Steps to Avoid When College Costs are Around the Corner

While some routes are better than others, others can have an adverse impact on your family’s financial health. Here are six financial missteps to avoid when college costs are soon…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.October 6, 2025

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How Flexible is a 529 Plan?

A 529 plan is a flexible way to save for college. Your college savings can be used for all kinds of qualified expenses like tuition, books, supplies, and equipment. Computers…

ScholarShare 529October 2, 2025

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The Power of Sharing Your 529 Plan Knowledge

We sometimes underestimate the positive impact we can have by sharing what we know about a topic with those who are less familiar. With National “529 Day” approaching (May 29),…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.October 2, 2025

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