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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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529 Plans

How Much Can I Gift My Child Tax-Free?

Gifting your child $16,000 to sit in a bank account won’t necessarily contribute much to their future.
Oct 25, 2022
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Financial Literacy

How Do You Teach Children Financial Responsibility?

Teaching your child about financial responsibility is a great way to prepare them for the world as an adult.
Oct 25, 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
529 Plans

Can You Use a 529 Plan for a Coding Bootcamp?

Learn how you can utilize one of the most popular savings accounts to help pay for a coding bootcamp. Jumpstart your career with a Sootchy 529 plan.
May 12, 2021
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Saving

What Fees Are Associated with a 529 Plan in Utah?

It is important to understand all the fees associated with Utah's 529 plan before getting started. Learn all the 529 fees and avoid surprises with Sootchy.
Nov 19, 2020
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Saving

How to Start a College Fund for a Child or Baby

Everyone knows starting to save for college early is essential, but what fund will provide the most value? Learn more from our college savings experts.
Oct 23, 2020
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Saving

How to Open a 529 Plan

529 plans are quickly becoming one of the most popular ways to save for college. Learn how you can easily start saving for college with a tax-free 529 plan.
Oct 23, 2020
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Saving

What Happens if You Don't Use Your 529 Plan?

Having leftover money from college savings is an exciting idea, but what can you do with that excess money? Learn the options you have with your leftover 529 savings.
Oct 23, 2020
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Sootchy Team
Saving

What To Look For In a College Savings Account

There are so many ways to save for college, it can be easy to get overwhelmed. Luckily, we cover the best modern college savings options to make your life easier.
Oct 22, 2020
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Saving

Utah 529 Plans - College Savings Plan in UT

Learn everything you need to know about Utah's 529 plans including how to open a plan, make contributions, and more.
Oct 22, 2020
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Sootchy Team
College

Meet Asha Owens: Co-Founder of BestFit

Asha Owens and Rebecca Kwee combined their ideas to connect underprivileged high school students with college students to fight the issue of "summer melt.”
Feb 22, 2021
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College

Should Parents Pay for Their Child's College?

With the exponential increases in college tuition, it's almost impossible to pay for school without debt. Should parents foot the bill? Learn more with Sootchy.
Feb 18, 2021
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College

Meet Christopher Gray, the Founder of Scholly

Learn how Christopher Gray turned his struggle to fund his education into a national service to help people across the country achieve their dreams.
Feb 12, 2021
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College

The Best College Major For Your Personality Type

If your major aligns with your character, you’re more likely to achieve better grades, graduate on time, and stay with the same major throughout your college career.
Mar 27, 2020
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Sootchy Team
College

3 Surprising Reasons Why College is So Expensive

People all over the world are questioning why college is so expensive in the United States. Today, we are going to reveal the top three reasons why college prices have shot up over the last few decades.
Mar 6, 2020
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David Adefeso
College

3 Important Factors To Consider When Selecting a College

Selecting the right college can be a struggle. Maybe your kid has come to you with a dozen college pamphlets and no idea what they are looking for. Or they have a clue about what kind of universities they like but need to narrow down a few favorites. It can be overwhelming for a young…
Feb 21, 2020
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529 Plans

How Much Can I Gift My Child Tax-Free?

Gifting your child $16,000 to sit in a bank account won’t necessarily contribute much to their future.
Oct 25, 2022
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Sootchy Team
529 Plans

Can You Use a 529 Plan for a Coding Bootcamp?

Learn how you can utilize one of the most popular savings accounts to help pay for a coding bootcamp. Jumpstart your career with a Sootchy 529 plan.
May 12, 2021
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Sootchy Team
529 Plans

Who Maintains Control Over a 529 Plan?

Learn how control over 529 plans is determined and what the account owner and beneficiary can and cannot do with their 529 accounts.
Apr 26, 2021
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Sootchy Team
529 Plans

What Is the Maximum Contribution to a 529 Plan in North Dakota?

Because of the power of a 529 plan, many people want to get the most value possible out of them. Learn the maximum contributions to a North Dakota 529 plan.
Apr 23, 2021
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Sootchy Team
529 Plans

Virginia 529 Plans | College Savings Accounts in VA

there are plenty of options to customize your college savings with 529 plans in Virginia. Learn how these plans work so you can make an informed decision.
Apr 21, 2021
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Sootchy Team
529 Plans

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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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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Team Sootchy
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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Team Sootchy
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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Sootchy Team
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