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What is STEAM?
STEAM is an approach to education that uses science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics to help guide student learning and develop critical thinking. It’s designed to spark a love of learning and develop a lifelong interest in science and the arts in children.
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Take the Pledge to Save for Higher Education
With just $500 saved, children are three times more likely to attend
and four times more likely to graduate college.
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Teppie is here to help families learn about saving for future education expenses with a 529 plan with The Education Plan. He’s an enthusiastic learner and student who has big dreams for the future. Explore more and get to know Teppie.
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Now there's an even easier way to access and manage your account with The Education Plan: the Ready Save 529 mobile app.
The Ready Save 529 mobile app puts your education savings at your fingertips with convenient and easy-to-use features.
- Check your balance
- Make deposits
- Review your investments
- Automate contributions
- Get guidance to keep your savings goals on track
We're excited to bring you this new tool to help you save even more.
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Put Educational Savings on Your Back-to-School Checklist
Pencils, backpack, 529 account. Help set them up for success this year and far into the future by opening a 529 educational savings account or making an extra contribution in their existing account.
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE EDUCATION PLAN
Discover how a 529 college savings plan can help your family save more for higher education in this short video.
LEARNING CENTER
Whatever the path, begin with a plan. The Education Plan’s 529 Learning Center
offers families tips on saving for future education, strategies for maximizing your account
and much more.
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RECENT 529 NEWS
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WHO IS THE EDUCATION PLAN FOR:
FOR FAMILIES
The Education Plan makes it
easy for families to save more
for educational expenses.
• Tax-advantages
• Covers many expenses
• Anyone can open an account
• Only $1 minimum contribution
FOR EMPLOYERS
Adding The Education Plan to
your benefits package is a no-
cost way to support employees.
• No cost to employer
• Potential tax benefits
• Easily enhance benefits package
• No fiduciary responsibility
FOR FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS
Help clients build a thoughtful
educational investment portfolio
with The Education Plan.