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Smart spending can help reduce the overall cost of higher education
Using Your Funds

Smart spending can help reduce the overall cost of higher education.

You may have a savings strategy in place for higher education, but do you have a plan for spending that money once those bills start rolling in? The spending decisions you and your student make can impact your broader financial situation, such as financial aid eligibility, tax costs, and how much you’re able to save for other goals like retirement.

December 10, 2025
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Using Your 529 6 Steps To Choosing An Advanced Degree
Higher Education

Using your 529: 6 steps to choosing a college degree.

Choosing a college can be exciting—and daunting.

December 10, 2025
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Tips to stay on track despite market volatility
Savings Journey

Tips to stay on track despite market volatility.

Investing your hard-earned money for your child’s (or grandchild’s) education when the market is strong feels great! But when market volatility hits, not so much.

December 10, 2025
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Using Your Funds

Ready to pay that tuition bill? Avoid these 529 plan mistakes.

If you have a child heading off to college this fall, chances are you’re doing the same thing as other parents across the country: paying the bill.

December 10, 2025
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Put your higher education savings on autopilot
Savings Journey

Put your higher education savings on autopilot.

Overwhelmed by trying to save enough for your kids’ higher ed? As with your other financial goals, saving regularly and consistently is key. One way to do this is through automatic, recurring contributions (also known as an automatic investment plan or AIP).

December 10, 2025
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Grandfather holding baby grandchild while grandmother embraces them.
Savings Journey

Planning to open a 529 for a grandchild? Here’s what you need to know.

As college costs increase, many grandparents are stepping in to help. Saving for a grandchild’s education is a meaningful gift that can make a lasting impact.

December 10, 2025
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Father holds baby while working on computer and young daughter watches.
Higher Education

What college really costs–and how much should you save?

There’s no getting around it. College is expensive. It may, however, cost less than you think.

December 10, 2025
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Three generations of women—grandmother, mother, and young daughter—counting coins together.
Savings Journey

NY 529 Direct Plan can make saving for college easier - even when money is tight.

When the market is going up and down, and you’re wondering what that means for your budget, it is tempting to put off saving for college. Of course you want the best for your children, but it’s hard to save for future plans when current needs are so pressing.

December 10, 2025
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Ugift logo with computer.
Savings Journey

Gifts to an NY 529 won’t lose their shine.

If you’re lucky enough to have family members who tend to write checks or send gift cards on holidays and special occasions, you may want to talk to them about how they can have an even bigger impact on your child’s future.

December 10, 2025
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