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Official: Conn.’s college savings plan doing ‘less worse’ than most (Journal Inquirer)
The state’s “529” college savings program has suffered record losses as the nation’s financial crisis has deepened, with the value of some enrollees’ investment accounts dropping by more than a third since January.
Richard Mourdock plans for the future of college (The Herald-Press)
The demographic trend shows America's education level dropping rapidly. By 2018 the average education level of retirees will be higher than the education of our work force.
Protecting Your Money: Losses On College Savings Could Save You Money (WTAE-TV Pittsburgh)
529 savings plans have been a popular way to save for college, but like other investments, many have taken losses.
Osborn: New manager to take over college savings plan (Lincoln Journal Star)
State Treasurer Shane Osborn has replaced a much criticized college savings plan with one by a more highly ranked investment manager, a move Osborn hopes will earn better ratings for Nebraska.
Thursday, November 20, 2008 (ThirdAge)
... “Invest in something you know” is one of the oldest investment ideas around. And so literally millions of us invest in the ... the people in accounting?
Paying for college just got harder (The Chapel Hill News)
Stock market swoon eats into college-savings funds.
College choices get harder with downturn (Austin American-Statesman)
For years, Mike and Kelly D'Addeo planned to use their trove of Intel Corp. stock options to send their son Tony to a top college.
Stable value funds could help protect from bear market (Poughkeepsie Journal)
Before you open your quarterly 401(k) plan statement, plan ahead. Take a few deep breaths. Put away knives and other sharp objects. Turn up the radio so your children won't hear your cries of anguish.
A Little-Known Tax Break for Bruised 529s (WallStreet Journal via Yahoo! Finance)
A little-known tax break could help families saving for education recoup some of the losses seen in their 529 plans.
Experts: College savings plans still smart (Wausau Daily Herald)
The outlook, at first glance, is bleak for moms and dads who have been putting money away for their childrens educations.
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