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Can 529 Plans Be Used for Law School?

529 plans are flexible, tax-advantage savings accounts primarily used for college education. Learn how these accounts can also be used for law school.
Apr 16, 2021
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College

Is Middle School Too Early to Start Thinking About College?

It's never too early to start preparing for college. Learn how colleges treat middle school records, how to help your child think about their major, and how you can start saving.
Apr 14, 2021
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529 Plans

What is the Maximum Contribution to a 529 Plan in Vermont?

Learn how much you can contribute to your Vermont 529 plan to get the maximum value out of your college savings plan.
Apr 12, 2021
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529 Plans

What Fees Are Associated with a 529 Plan in North Dakota?

Before opening your North Dakota 549 plan, learn what fees you will have to pay so you can make an informed financial decision.
Apr 9, 2021
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529 Plans

Can a 529 Plan Be Used for Trade School?

While they are most commonly associated with college, many people wonder if they can use the benefits of a 529 plan for trade school. Learn more with Sootchy.
Apr 8, 2021
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Saving

What Is Sootchy?

Sootchy is an app on a mission to eradicate student loan debt. Keep reading to learn more about all the ways we're working toward debt-free education for all!
Apr 1, 2021
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Saving

Should a Grandparent Own a 529 Plan?

529 plans have become the most popular form of savings for college because of the many benefits they offer including tax-free investment earnings.
Dec 3, 2020
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Saving

Does Utah Have a 529 Plan?

As 529 plans become increasingly popular, many people wonder if the savings plan is available in their state. Learn more about 529 plans in Utah.
Dec 2, 2020
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Saving

Utah 529 Plan Performance Trend

Understand the performance of the 529 plan you select in Utah can make a huge difference in your returns. Learn more about Utah's 529 plan performance.
Dec 1, 2020
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Saving

How Much Can Each Parent Contribute to a 529 Plan?

Many parents want to save as much as possible for their child's education, but what is the maximum annual contribution for parents? Learn more from our 529 experts.
Nov 30, 2020
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Saving

How Much Money Do You Need to Start a 529 Plan?

Many people ask us "how much do you need to start a 529 plan?" The answer varies based on your location. Learn more from our college savings experts.
Nov 29, 2020
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Saving

Can You Open a 529 Plan For Yourself?

529 plans offer many benefits when saving for college. Learn how you can create one of these plans to fund your own education.
Nov 28, 2020
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College

How to Establish Residency and Qualify for In-State Tuition

The difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition can be severe.
Dec 13, 2022
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College

How Can I Help My Child Get Scholarships for College?

You should start helping your children get scholarships for college sooner rather than later.
Dec 13, 2022
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College

5 Ways to Survive College on a Budget: Advice from a College Student

Getting through college without student loans can be tricky. Luckily Sootchy's Intern, Madi Vogt, is here to share her top five ways to save money during your time on campus.
May 14, 2021
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Sootchy Intern, Madi Vogt
College

Is Middle School Too Early to Start Thinking About College?

It's never too early to start preparing for college. Learn how colleges treat middle school records, how to help your child think about their major, and how you can start saving.
Apr 14, 2021
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Sootchy Team
College

What Is "Gift of College" and How Does It Work?

As the price of college continues to grow, families are finding creative ways to fund their education. Learn how you can take advantage of the "Gift of College"
Mar 12, 2021
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College

Can Parents Pay Their Child's Student Loan?

It's important to understand the implications of paying off your child's student debt. Learn the ins and outs of covering student debt with a 529 plan.
Mar 8, 2021
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529 Plans

Can I Use a 529 Plan for an MBA?

Learn how you can take advantage of one of the most powerful savings accounts to help fund your MBA and achieve your educational goals.
Mar 22, 2021
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529 Plans

North Dakota 529 Plans | College Savings Accounts in ND

Learn how you can take advantage of one of the best college savings options available in North Dakota, the 529 plan.
Mar 19, 2021
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529 Plans

Does Having a 529 Plan Hurt Your Chances of Getting Financial Aid?

With the massive expense that college imposes, ensuring every financial opportunity is available is crucial. Learn how 529 plans may impact financial aid.
Mar 18, 2021
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529 Plans

Can a 529 Plan Pay for Private Elementary School?

529 plans offer many benefits, leaving some to wonder if they can use these funds for other forms of education. Learn more with Sootchy.
Mar 16, 2021
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529 Plans

Can a 529 Plan Pay for Private High School?

529 plans offer many benefits when saving for education, but can these benefits be extended to private high schools? The Sootchy savings team explains.
Mar 15, 2021
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529 Plans

What Fees Are Associated with 529 Plans in Vermont?

Knowing the fees associated with Vermont's 529 plans can help you make an educated financial decision when opening a plan for yourself.
Mar 11, 2021
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Women's History Month

Sootchy Celebrates: Mary McLeod Bethune

Mary McLeod Bethune left a legacy of empowering women and minorities through education and access to services. Read more about this amazing woman, and her impact on generations of Americans.
Mar 31, 2021
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Women's History Month

Sootchy Celebrates: Emma Hart Willard

Willard fought for women to have an education in subjects like math and philosophy instead of the ones taught at finishing school. In 1821, she founded Troy Female Seminary, the first school in the US to offer higher education to women.
Mar 24, 2021
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Women's History Month

Sootchy Celebrates: Patsy Takemoto Mink

Patsy Mink spent her career fighting for both gender, and racial equality, affordable childcare, bilingual education and was an author of Title IX, a federal civil rights law. She was also a woman of many firsts. Keep reading to learn more about her fight to empower women in education.
Mar 16, 2021
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Women's History Month

Sootchy Celebrates: Alice Freeman Palmer

Learn how Alice Freeman Palmer spent her life improving opportunities for women to attend college and emphasizing that education was crucial to their independence.
Mar 10, 2021
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Black History Month

Sootchy Celebrates: Nathan Hare

Learn how Nathan Hare became one of the greatest pioneers of Black studies in America, and how his impacts still change the American educational system.
Feb 8, 2021
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Black History Month

Sootchy Celebrates: Fanny Jackson Coppin

Learn about the life and legacy of the great Fanny Jackson Coppin, and how she was able to overcome oppression and prosper as a teacher, principal and lecturer.
Feb 2, 2021
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