CSF IN THE NEWS
INVESTMENT NEWS : Tax breaks make 529 plans smart choice for college
WASHINGTON POST: Instead of toys, consider contributing to a 529 plan
WATCH: Mary Morris, Treasurer of the College Savings Foundation, tells Good Morning Charlottesville how parents 5 tips for saving early and often for college in 529 college savings plans.
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WATCH: College Savings Foundation Chair Roger Michaud discusses what today's high school students are doing to save and pay for college.
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WATCH: FOX 25 News spoke with Peter Mazareas, Chairman Emeritus of the College Savings Foundation about how President Obama's student loan plan will work to reduce monthly payments and the overall problem with student debt. (10/26/11)
AUDIO: CSF Chairman Roger Michaud interviewed on ABC Radio:
AUDIO: CSF Chair Roger Michaud spoke to Gordon Deal of The Wall Street Journal, 8/18/11:
AUDIO: Roger Michaud spoke on the Real Wealth podcast Challenges Facing Families Saving for College, 7/25/11
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Students are scrambling for college cash
In today's unstable economy, students are scrambling to find funding for their college education. Experts say there is money out there but that students should apply early.
BY ROBIN BENEDICK
College savings plans not immune to market swings
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Experts advise trading toys for tuition
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Wall Street slump hits college funds
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The Strain To Pay for College
Loans Are Drying Up and Savings Are Down
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College Savings Hurt By Economy
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Is a 529 Still the Top College Savings Plan?
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Financial crisis knocks kids' college funds off course
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Future college generations may be alone in handling tuition bills
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The Problem with Federal Loan Forgiveness Programs
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