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Retirement plans in the United States
Personal Finance

What Should You Do With Your Tax Refund?

February 12, 2026February 12, 2026 - by Joe Oliver

It’s almost time for people to begin receiving their tax refunds. If you get one, what will you do with it?

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Savings
Pennsylvania

Garrity: Families Can Claim $1,000 Trump Accounts for Newborns

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

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 …

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Ascensus
Regional

Ascensus Tops $300B in 529 Assets as College Savings Surge Nationwide

January 29, 2026January 28, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

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 …

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Education Funding
Pennsylvania / Personal Finance

$1B Saved in One Year: Pa. Treasury Posts Stunning Growth in 529, ABLE

January 17, 2026January 17, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

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
Retirement plans
Personal Finance

New Tax Laws for 2026 That You Should Know

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 - by Joe Oliver

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

Project Management Institute
Regional

PMI Backs 529 Expansion to Cover Career Certifications

August 25, 2025August 24, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

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 …

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529 plan
Personal Finance

529 Education Savings Plans: More Flexible Than You Think

August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 - by Joe Oliver

Planning for your child’s education can feel overwhelming, but a 529 education savings plan offers a powerful way to build a financial foundation for their educational future.

529 Education Savings Plans: More Flexible Than You Think Read More

529 plan
Personal Finance

Observe Save for Education Day with a 529 Plan

May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 - by Joe Oliver

Whether your children are in grade school or high school, they’ll be leaving for college or trade school before you know it. With the cost of education rising, now is …

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Treasurer Stacy Garrity Announces Major Milestone for Keystone Scholars
Pennsylvania

Keystone Scholars Surpasses $100 Million Mark: Transforming Education Savings in PA

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

PITTSBURGH, PA — Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced that families have collectively saved over $100 million through the Keystone Scholars program using PA 529 College and Career Savings Program accounts. This …

Keystone Scholars Surpasses $100 Million Mark: Transforming Education Savings in PA Read More
529 plan
Personal Finance

529 Plan Can Help Ease College ‘Sticker Shock’

August 8, 2024August 8, 2024 - by Joe Oliver

The school year will soon be here. And if you have young children, you’re one year closer to the day when they may be headed off to college. When that …

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