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Article: Recession Causes Families to Dig Deeper to pay for college
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US News Article: How to Pay for College without Sacrificing Your Retirement
Short article talking about how to juggle retirement and higher education savings (More)
ARTICLE: New report underscores Maryland’s work force development challenges
A report issued by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Work Force, cites a “growing disconnect” between the types of jobs employers need to fill and the number of prospective employees who have the education and training to fill them. (More)
Article: 529 Plan Strategies for Beginners
Informative article from Smartmoney talking about five 529-plan investing strategies for a child up to age 10.
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Motley Fool Article: What the Fool is a 529 Plan?
Article discusses tax advantages, investment options and the difference between a Prepaid and College Savings Plan. (More)
More High School Grads are Eyeing Community College
Good article from the Gazette discussing the increased enrollment in community colleges due to costs (More)
ARTICLE: Bigger Tuition Bills and Student Loans Coming in 2011 from U.S. News
An informative article discussing how paying for college next year may be tougher despite the economy improving. (More)
ARTICLE: 529 Plans or Roth IRA: Which to Use for College Savings?
A good article that compares two common savings options for college. (More)
New CSPM Videos Launched
Check out the new College Savings Plans of Maryland Q&A videos on our website (More)
ARTICLE: 529 college savings plans give your investments a 15% edge
Great article on the advantages of using 529 Plans to save for college (More)
ARTICLE: Official: Maryland's Prepaid Tuition Program Safe
Brief article about Joan Marshall's appearance on the Financial Hour on WBAL radio (More)
ARTICLE: The Best Advice for Planning to Pay for College
Great article from Reader's Digest about planning for college. (More)
ARTICLE: Lesson for Grandma--529s Trump Savings Bonds
Check out this good article called "Lesson for Grandma--529s Trump Savings Bonds" (More)
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Thinking about What to Give for Graduation?
USA TODAY Article - - Give the gift of education: Set up a 529 college account (More)
Study Shows that Saving for College is More Important than Ever Before
As of 2008, more than 50 % of students at public, 4-year universities borrowed for their education. (More)
ARTICLE: College Savings Rate Found Insufficient, But 529s Shine
Article from Investment News talking about how plans gain with young children’s parents and are the most effective way to save for college, studies indicate. (More)
Maximize your 529 college savings plan
Good article from Boston.com that gives a framework for saving for college. (More)
Top 529 Myths
Don't be confused about 529 plans. We can help unravel some of the confusion by clarifying some of the top myths. (More)
Financial planners: College an investment in the future
This article details why many financial planners view college as in investment in the future and why 529 plans offer the most flexible approach to saving for the future. (More)
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Consider using your tax refund to save for college
Get a head start on your 2010 contributions and consider using your 2009 tax refund to help build your college savings (More)
New videos to help answer your questions
Explore our videos and get your questions answered. (More)
Now available: Distributions by phone
MCIP distributionsdistributions available by phone (More)
Prepaid College Trust Annual Statements to be Mailed Soon
Every year by the end of the first quarter, account holders in the Prepaid College Trust receive an annual account statement. Look for yours to arrive in the mail in late February. (More)
Give the Gift of an Education
If you’re not sure what family members can give your child for a holiday, birthday, or other special occasion, consider the lasting gift of an education. (More)
Two Easy Online Options for Additional Contributions
Two different ways to contribute online: Automatic Monthly Contributions and One-time Contributions (More)
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