Author: Brittany Carter
CollegeCounts, Alabama’s 529 Fund, will celebrate 5/29 day (May 29) with the seventh annual statewide giveaway focused on babies born in Alabama between May 29, 2020, and May 29, 2021. CollegeCounts will randomly select 29 winners to receive $529 in contributions to an existing or newly opened CollegeCounts account. Beginning May 29, 2021, parents, grandparents … Read the full article …
Alabama State Treasurer and PACT Board Chairman John McMillan announced that directors of the Alabama PACT (Prepaid Affordable College Tuition) Program approved a 10% increase to the current rate paid by the PACT Program for tuition and fees. This increase is effective fall semester 2021. “I am thankful to serve alongside the diligent and forward-thinking … Read the full article …
Alabama State Treasurer John McMillan announced today the new and official Alabama Achieving a Better Life Savings Plan (Alabama ABLE). “Alabama ABLE is a tax-advantaged account designed to help make saving simple and achievable for individuals with disabilities,” said Treasurer McMillan. “Account holders and their families will be able to save for future expenses and … Read the full article …
Nearly 33 million people in the United States – 1 in every 10 – have unclaimed property. February 1 is National Unclaimed Property Day and there has never been a better time to search for your lost or forgotten money. Currently, State Treasurer John McMillan’s office holds more than $1 billion in unclaimed property. These … Read the full article …
CollegeCounts, Alabama’s 529 Fund, will celebrate 5/29 day (May 29) with a sixth annual statewide giveaway focused on babies born in Alabama between May 29, 2019, and May 29, 2020. CollegeCounts will randomly select 29 winners to receive $529 in contributions to an existing or newly opened CollegeCounts account. Beginning May 29, 2020, parents, grandparents … Read the full article …
Alabama State Treasurer and PACT Board Chairman John McMillan announced that directors of the Alabama PACT (Prepaid Affordable College Tuition) Program approved a 7% increase to the current rate paid by the PACT Program for tuition and fees.
Ninety-four thousand families have saved over $1.8 billion for future college expenses through Alabama’s CollegeCounts fund. The CollegeCounts 529 Fund is a higher education savings plan offered by the State of Alabama and is designed to allow families to save for college with tax advantages. “Every month, but especially September, we want to remind Alabama … Read the full article …
Alabama State Treasurer and PACT Board Chairman John McMillan announced that directors of the Alabama PACT (Prepaid Affordable College Tuition) Program approved a 7% increase to the current rate paid by the PACT Program for tuition and fees. This increase is effective fall semester 2019. “We are able to protect and enhance account holder’s investments … Read the full article …
Alabama Treasurer John McMillan is joining a 27-state effort to address the student debt problem in a national campaign launching March 4. The aim of the campaign, dubbed “For Their Future Movement” and led by the 529 College Savings Plans Network, is to limit college debt and increase awareness of 529 college savings plans. “More … Read the full article …