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PA Treasurer Rob McCord and PA 529 College Savings Program Celebrate “529 Day” at Please Touch Museum

Families encouraged to join festivities, register to win one of five $529 college savings accounts at PA529.com Philadelphia – State Treasurer Rob McCord today encouraged visitors to Please Touch Museum to get started on the path to saving for higher education with the PA 529 College Savings Program. The program offers great tax benefits and can help to make higher education more affordable. Treasurer McCord and representatives of the PA 529 College Savings Program visited the museum to mark “529 Day,” a day dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of

Treasurer McCord: Higher Tax Deduction Makes 2013 Great Time to Open a PA 529 College Savings Plan

McCord highlights PA 529 College Savings Program accomplishmentsHarrisburg – With the state income tax deduction for 529 college saving plan contributions now at $14,000 per person, per beneficiary, per year, Pennsylvania Treasurer Rob McCord called 2013 a great year to open and contribute to these tax-advantaged savings plans.   The new individual tax deduction of $14,000 represents a $1,000 increase from the 2012 level.  Married couples filing jointly may deduct up to $28,000 in contributions provided each spouse has at least $14,000 in taxable income.   “Reducing your state income

Treasurer McCord Reminds Families 529 Plans Offer Great Tax Benefits, Create Lasting Legacy

Encourages Pennsylvanians to consider support for college savings accounts during National Estate Planning Awareness WeekHarrisburg – As a record number of households struggle with student loans, State Treasurer Rob McCord said many grandparents are playing a more active role in helping their grandchildren afford college, and he added 529 plans offer great tax advantages and estate planning benefits.   “The average debt load of a Pennsylvania graduate in the Class of 2011 is now $29,959, which is about 4.75% higher than last year,” Treasurer McCord said.  “It is a challenge for many

New Pew Report Finds Growing Student Loan Burden; Treasurer McCord Calls Saving a Better, More Affordable Alternative

PA 529 College Savings Program offers free enrollment until Sept. 30, educational webinars, and chance to win $529 account at PA529.com Harrisburg – According to a Pew Research Center study out this week, nearly one in five U.S. households had college debt in 2010. State Treasurer Rob McCord said that number was double the share of households with student loan debt in 1989, and he stressed the benefits of saving for college with tax-advantaged 529 plans. “Once again, we see another report that makes clear the burden of student loans continues to mount for American

Treasurer McCord, PA 529 Program ‘Go Bananas’ at Philadelphia, Pittsburgh Zoos for ‘529 Day’

Families encouraged to join in festivities, register to win one of ten $529 college savings accounts at PA529.com Harrisburg, May 29, 2012 – State Treasurer Rob McCord today encouraged visitors to the Philadelphia Zoo to get started on the path to saving for higher education with a PA 529 College Saving Program account that offers great tax benefits and can help to make higher education affordable. The Treasurer, along with representatives of the PA 529 College Savings Program, visited the zoo today to mark “529 Day,” a day dedicated to raising awareness about the

Treasurer McCord Says PA 529 College Savings Plans Great Way to Prepare for Rising Higher Education Costs

Tuesday, May 29 is “529 Day;” Families can register to win one of ten $529 college savings accounts at PA529.com Harrisburg, PA, May 16, 2012 – As students approach the end of the school year, parents are recognizing their child is one year closer to higher education – and the bills associated with it. State Treasurer Rob McCord today reminded families they can prepare for future higher education costs now with the Pennsylvania 529 College Savings Program. “The fact that another school year is about to conclude is a reminder of just how quickly our children grow,”

Treasurer McCord Highlights Strong Year-End PA 529 College Savings Plan Performance; Urges Families to Save Before Credit Rates Jump September 1

Credit rates to increase as budget cuts lead to above average tuition inflation at many schoolsHarrisburg, PA, Aug. 17, 2011 – Despite volatile conditions in a still-fragile economic recovery, State Treasurer Rob McCord yesterday told the Tuition Account Program Advisory Board that the Pennsylvania 529 College Savings Plan enjoyed a solid year in 2010-2011 and is ramping up its efforts to help more students and families realize their dreams about higher education in the wake of state budget cuts and higher-than-average tuition inflation. “Even with an uncertain economy, 2010-2011 proved

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