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Market Volatility As College Nears: Five Practical Tips

Here are five practical steps you can consider taking to lessen the blow, make the most of your available resources, and keep your child’s education goals on track. 1. Seek…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.April 10, 2025

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History of Education Video Series: Diversity – Access to Higher Education

The final video in our three-part series highlights the power of saving early and how even small investments can potentially make a big impact. Learn how ScholarShare 529 can help…

ScholarShare 529March 26, 2025

Affording College Videos

History of Education Video Series: Student Debt – The Cost of Opportunity

The second video in our three-part series examines the rising cost of college and the growing burden of student debt. Discover how we got here—and how programs like ScholarShare 529…

ScholarShare 529March 25, 2025

Affording College Videos

History of Education Video Series: The Case for Higher Education

The first video in our three-part series explores how California’s colleges and universities have long been engines of economic opportunity—and why programs like ScholarShare 529 help keep that future within…

ScholarShare 529March 23, 2025

Affording College

Inflation, the Cost of College, and 4 Things to Do About It.

Many parents may be bracing for bad news about the price of higher education. After all, college costs have been skyrocketing for a long time, more than doubling between 2000…

Mitchel A. BaumMarch 22, 2025

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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, 2025

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Perks of a Glidepath

A glidepath helps minimize risk so the money you socked away for higher education is more likely to be there when you need it. Watch this video to learn more.…

ScholarShare 529March 6, 2025

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From Waitress to Host: Lessons in Overcoming Obstacles

As both a first-gen student from a low-income family who had minimal support in my college planning process, and as a mom who recently helped see my son through his…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.December 15, 2024

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Giving Thanks for 529 Plans

Here are five 529 plan attributes that make them worthy of appreciation this time of year and as college nears: 1. Tax-Free Growth 529 plan tax advantages put them in…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.November 14, 2024

Using Your 529

State Treasurer Fiona Ma Appoints Cassandra DiBenedetto

As Executive Director, DiBenedetto will provide policy, program, and technical direction to the SIB for a program with nearly $16 billion in assets under management and nearly 440,000 accounts through…

ScholarShare 529November 12, 2024

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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.November 11, 2024

Using Your 529

Options for School Refunds

Depending on the nature and timing of the change in direction, it’s possible that your child could be eligible for a partial refund from the institution they are attending. What…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.October 1, 2024

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