College Savings (529 & ESA)

5+ hour, 5+ min ago   (682+ words) Finances FYI Presented by JPMorgan Chase For years, a 529 plan was treated as a very specific financial tool: Parents could put money aside, watch the account grow, and use it for a child’s college expenses. That basic idea still holds,…...

11+ hour, 49+ min ago   (331+ words) Treasurer Stacy Garrity recently celebrated College Savings Month by announcing the latest fee reduction for the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program Investment Plan (IP) to boost savings for families. A portion of PA 529 IP fees are being reduced from…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (454+ words) A portion of the PA 529 Investment Plan’s fees will decrease from 0.05% to 0.045%. Fees for the PA 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan have also been waived for the fifth consecutive year. Many Guaranteed Savings Plan accounts will receive a $1,000 bonus contribution. Fee reductions…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (174+ words) KCII Radio State Treasurer of Iowa Roby Smith announced the third fee reduction for the ISave 529 program. Effective September 1st, the plan’s only fee decreased to 15% or $1.50 per $1,000 invested. Smith highlights the importance of the reduction for families, “This marks the…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (326+ words) The credit is automatically applied to eligible household accounts, helping people pay for their electricity bills The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will be issuing £150 credit to millions of people across the UK who are eligible for the Warm…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (389+ words) A lesser-known scheme could open doors enabling those claiming Universal Credit to receive a boost of up to £55, say reports. Information about a scheme that could lead to long-term perks was highlighted in a report which the Government commissioned to…...

2+ week, 7+ hour ago   (219+ words) Orbit says it has helped tenants secure more than £857,000 in additional household income during the first quarter of 2026/27 through its Better Days support programme. The support generated an estimated £857,561 in annualised financial gains, while helping residents manage £157,186 of debt and…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (241+ words) Belfast Live A new support initiative is offering a one-off £100 voucher to help households manage the rising costs of home heating oil Applications for this financial assistance will officially open on September 9 To qualify for the payment, applicants must…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (1079+ words) Greater Works Wealth CEO and founder Derek Alexander explains the differences between several options parents can use to save for their children’s education and future. Saving for a child’s future can involve more than simply putting money into a traditional…...

3+ week, 9+ hour ago   (315+ words) EBANX's analysis of WDL data shows spending growth in the U.S. is coming from older and wealthier consumers, while emerging markets bring in younger, middle-class players who are buying games for the first time The findings come from a new analysis…...