The article discusses the importance of early financial planning for post-secondary education expenses, emphasizing that Canadian families should start saving well before their children's tuition payments. Experts predict average four-year degree costs will exceed $100,000 due to rising tuition, housing, and living expenses. Financial advisors recommend registered education savings plans (RESPs) as a key tool, noting they allow families to access government grants like the Canada Education Savings Grant (20% match up to $7,200 per child). Investment strategies should evolve over time, starting with growth-oriented options for young children and shifting to more conservative approaches as enrollment dates near. CIBC offers target-date education portfolios that automatically adjust asset allocations. RESPs also provide flexibility, allowing funds to be redirected to siblings or converted to disability savings plans. Advisors stress the importance of integrating education savings with broader financial goals like retirement planning, while involving children in the saving process to build financial literacy.

In-state colleges offer a comparable education at a fraction of the cost. Unless you have a compelling reason to, you should never apply to an out-of-state college.

TIAA reported strong early results for WA529 Invest — March and April saw large increases in new accounts and contributions, the program launched a Washington-specific targeting model and will reuse it for College Savings Month promotions.

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Friday introduced the McDades, an Alabama family utilizing the CHOOSE Act, the governor’s education savings account (ESA) program. Breauna McDade has three sons who are 14, 11 and four years old. KaMarrion McDade is … Continued

The Office of Governor Ivey sent out a news release Tuesday saying the savings accounts are now available for the upcoming school year.

MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced that education savings accounts (ESAs) established by the state’s CHOOSE Act program are now fully funded and available for the 2025-2026 school year. Families that were approved through the application process earlier … Continued

Senate File 23-85 would direct the Department of Management to solicit proposals to sell the Iowa Communications Network (ICN). Supporters said private sale would relieve state expenses; opponents warned the ICN provides significant savings and public-safety services. The bill passed after debate, 30-14.

The Michigan House passed three bills on third reading that would change sales and use tax treatment for trade‑ins of portable electronic devices, amend the general sales tax, and allow state tax deductions for 529 contributions regardless of the program's state. Votes were 71‑33, 71‑33 and 72‑32; the House ordered immediate effect on all three.

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Finance staff told the Clayton County Public Schools board the proposed FY27 budget shows a $23.5 million shortfall and projected reserves falling to about 1.7 months if current assumptions hold. Board members discussed vacancies, consolidation, travel and vehicle use as potential savings while seeking a multi-year strategy and deeper committee review.

The committee moved several income- and sales-tax measures forward by voice vote, advancing bills that would expand education savings flexibility, exempt certain federal disaster farm payments from state tax, make forestry tax credits transferable, and protect taxpayer phone numbers on property tax rolls.

"Explore the evolution of the 529 plan. Our guide covers tax benefits, the SECURE 2.0 Act, Roth IRA rollovers, and expanded qualified expenses."

SB 93 allows Montana taxpayers to reduce taxable income through education savings contributions.

Montana's SB 93 establishes tax exemptions for active military salaries and education funds.

Montana's 69th Legislature considers tax benefits for education, home buyers, and military pensions.

Montana taxpayers can deduct up to $3000 for education savings account contributions.

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Administrators proposed a four‑tier reorganization and budget phases intended to reduce reliance on fund balance, forecasted pre‑net savings of roughly $2 million and recommended eliminating or not refilling up to 19 positions while adding two supervisory instructional posts; the board will consider the plan Feb. 23, 2026.

Kansas enacts tax deductions for education savings accounts and military service bonuses.