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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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New Year Financial Considerations for Senior Families

Here are a few steps you can take now to be better prepared when college decisions and financial commitments need to be made in the months ahead: 1. Take an…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.January 9, 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

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A Gift That’s Sure to Fit

With the year-end holiday season just around the corner, the time is right for candid conversations with friends and family about gift-giving preferences. It is anticipated that approximately $265 billion…

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

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

Minimizing Stress in the Homestretch

Perks of a Glidepath

New Year Financial Considerations for Senior Families

From Waitress to Host: Lessons in Overcoming Obstacles

Giving Thanks for 529 Plans

A Gift That’s Sure to Fit

State Treasurer Fiona Ma Appoints Cassandra DiBenedetto

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