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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is expanding efforts to connect early childhood reading programs with education savings accounts, linking free book distribution to a $100 state-funded scholarship available to eligible children.
State Push Links Kids’ Books to $100 Education Accounts Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania employers can now receive state tax credits for helping workers cover child care, education, and disability-related expenses under two newly available programs.
Pa. Offers New Tax Breaks to Help Workers With Costs Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Many Pennsylvania families saving for education through the state’s PA 529 Investment Plan will see lower account fees following a new round of reductions announced by the …
Lower Fees Announced for PA 529 Investment Plan Accounts Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s ABLE savings program for residents with disabilities will transition to a new program manager this summer, a change state officials say will bring lower fees, new …
PA ABLE Program Set for New Manager, Lower Fees in July Read More
It’s almost time for people to begin receiving their tax refunds. If you get one, what will you do with it?
What Should You Do With Your Tax Refund? Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity is urging families to take advantage of a new federal savings initiative that provides a $1,000 investment account for children born between 2025 …
Garrity: Families Can Claim $1,000 Trump Accounts for Newborns Read More
DRESHER, PA — Ascensus has crossed a major milestone in the race to help families pay for education, surpassing $300 billion in total 529 assets under administration and cementing its …
Ascensus Tops $300B in 529 Assets as College Savings Surge Nationwide Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvanians poured more than $1 billion into education and disability savings last year, delivering a record-breaking performance for two cornerstone Treasury programs and signaling growing confidence in …
$1B Saved in One Year: Pa. Treasury Posts Stunning Growth in 529, ABLE Read More
The new year brings more than resolutions and fresh starts; it also ushers in several tax changes that could affect your wallet. Whether you’re saving for retirement, funding your child’s …
New Tax Laws for 2026 That You Should Know Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Project Management Institute (PMI) is applauding a recent expansion of 529 education savings plans that now allows the funds to be used for career-focused certifications, including …
PMI Backs 529 Expansion to Cover Career Certifications Read More