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ARTICLE: Bigger Tuition Bills and Student Loans Coming in 2011 from U.S. News
An informative article discussing how paying for college next year may be tougher despite the economy improving. (More)
Join an Informational Webinar March 16th at 7pm
New dates announced for CSPM webinars. Join Executive Director Joan Marshall for an hour long presentation and Q & A session. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the plans and to ask questions. (More)
ARTICLE: 529 Plans or Roth IRA: Which to Use for College Savings?
A good article that compares two common savings options for college. (More)
CSPM and the Port Discovery Museum Get "Curious" Together
CSPM and the Port Discovery Children's Museum join forces to help bring the Curious George: Let's Get Curious exhibit to Baltimore. (More)
New CSPM Videos Launched
Check out the new College Savings Plans of Maryland Q&A videos on our website (More)
ARTICLE: 529 college savings plans give your investments a 15% edge
Great article on the advantages of using 529 Plans to save for college (More)
ARTICLE: Official: Maryland's Prepaid Tuition Program Safe
Brief article about Joan Marshall's appearance on the Financial Hour on WBAL radio (More)
ARTICLE: The Best Advice for Planning to Pay for College
Great article from Reader's Digest about planning for college. (More)
ARTICLE: Lesson for Grandma--529s Trump Savings Bonds
Check out this good article called "Lesson for Grandma--529s Trump Savings Bonds" (More)
Article: States Cut Aid to College Students as Demand Booms
Article from Yahoo! News discussing how students are finding it more difficult to pay for college is fall. This reinforces the notion that saving for college is becoming increasingly important. (More)
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Thinking about What to Give for Graduation?
USA TODAY Article - - Give the gift of education: Set up a 529 college account (More)
Study Shows that Saving for College is More Important than Ever Before
As of 2008, more than 50 % of students at public, 4-year universities borrowed for their education. (More)
ARTICLE: College Savings Rate Found Insufficient, But 529s Shine
Article from Investment News talking about how plans gain with young children’s parents and are the most effective way to save for college, studies indicate. (More)
Maximize your 529 college savings plan
Good article from Boston.com that gives a framework for saving for college. (More)
Top 529 Myths
Don't be confused about 529 plans. We can help unravel some of the confusion by clarifying some of the top myths. (More)
Financial planners: College an investment in the future
This article details why many financial planners view college as in investment in the future and why 529 plans offer the most flexible approach to saving for the future. (More)
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Consider using your tax refund to save for college
Get a head start on your 2010 contributions and consider using your 2009 tax refund to help build your college savings (More)
New videos to help answer your questions
Explore our videos and get your questions answered. (More)
Now available: Distributions by phone
MCIP distibutions available by phone (More)
Prepaid College Trust Annual Statements to be Mailed Soon
Every year by the end of the first quarter, account holders in the Prepaid College Trust receive an annual account statement. Look for yours to arrive in the mail in late February. (More)
Give the Gift of an Education
If you’re not sure what family members can give your child for a holiday, birthday, or other special occasion, consider the lasting gift of an education. (More)
Two Easy Online Options for Additional Contributions
Two different ways to contribute online: Automatic Monthly Contributions and One-time Contributions (More)
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