(September 6, 2023) - It’s September - National College Savings Month! While the word ‘college’ is in the title, it’s really about much more than that. It is when we officially recognize the importance of saving for post-high school education and training, including trade schools, technical training, and apprenticeships. Let’s face it. The cost of college and other career-readiness training is high and getting more so each year. National College Savings Month is a great reminder for families to put money away for their student’s future education expenses.

(Seattle Times, May 25, 2022) - "It’s easy to transfer 529 funds when a student switches colleges, but what if they opt to not attend college at all? In this scenario, there are several options."

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(Seattle Refined, May 18, 2022) - In recent years, the rising cost of higher education may have led you to question whether your child should pursue a degree. However, research has shown that, in the long run, degrees increase earning potential and raise the likelihood of career advancement.

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(November 17, 2021) Check out this interview 'Let's Go To College And Not Into Debt'. 96.5 JACK-FM's Lee Callahan interviews WA529 Director Luke Minor.

(June 22, 2021) - “Hey Nana, I want to be an engineer when I grow up!” said one of my grandchildren. “I am going to college…somewhere!”

Each of them are unique and passionate about learning. Crafts, Lego building, podcasts, coding (yes, already at age 8) and dress-up time fill their days. They venture outside any chance they get. They find the beauty in nature and have natural curiosities about most everything.

My husband and I have five grandchildren and enjoy our time with our “little ones.”