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Ascensus College Savings Launches HowToSaveForCollege.com
[November 16, 2016]

Ascensus College Savings Launches HowToSaveForCollege.com


Ascensus College Savings, the nation's largest administrator of 529 plans, has launched HowToSaveForCollege.com, a new website devoted to educating families on the importance of saving for college and the potential benefits of saving through a 529 plan account. The site empowers consumers to save for higher education expenses, providing easy to understand explanations of college costs and reinforcing the benefits of the 529 college savings vehicle.

After servicing 529 plans across the country for 14 years, Ascensus (News - Alert) College Savings hopes that HowToSaveForCollege.com will help to make college savings information more accessible, and will make it easier for the average saver to find consumer-oriented resources in one place. The site outlines what potential savers can expect of the investment process and highlights best practices and essential tools for success, including a college savings estimate calculator, a list of available 529 plans, and clarification on the most common misconceptions.



"Saving for college is possible for all families, and HowToSaveForCollege.com underscores that belief with useful, understandable, and actionable information," said Jeff Howkins, president of Ascensus College Savings. "We are always working to increase awareness of 529s and educate the public about their substantial benefits for families."

HowToSaveForCollege.com was unveiled on November 9. Visit the site at HowToSaveForCollege.com.


"Every little bit helps when it comes to saving for higher education, and we are thrilled to be offering the educational resources and tools the American public needs through our new site," Howkins added.

About Ascensus

Ascensus is the largest independent retirement and college savings services provider in the United States, helping nearly 7 million Americans save for the future. With more than 35 years of experience, the firm partners with financial institutions to offer tailored solutions that meet the needs of financial professionals, employers, and individuals. Ascensus specializes in recordkeeping, administrative, and program management services, supporting over 40,000 retirement plans and over 3.8 million 529 college savings accounts. It also administers more than 1.5 million IRAs and health savings accounts and is home to one of the largest ERISA consulting teams in the country. For more information about Ascensus, visit www.ascensus.com.

For more information about 529 plans managed or administered by Ascensus College Savings, call 1-877-529-2980 or visit www.ascensuscollegesavings.com.

Before investing in any 529 plan, you should consider whether your or the designated beneficiary's home state offers a 529 plan that provides its taxpayers with state tax and other benefits that are only available through the home state's 529 plan. You also should consult your financial, tax, or other advisor to learn more about how state-based benefits (or any limitations) would apply to your specific circumstances. You also may wish to contact directly your home state's 529 plan(s), or any other 529 plan, to learn more about those plans' features, benefits and limitations. Keep in mind that state-based benefits should be one of many appropriately weighted factors to be considered when making an investment decision.

Investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other important information such as specific benefits, limitations, rules and guidance are included in a 529 plan's offering statement; read and consider it carefully before investing.

When you invest in a 529 plan you are purchasing municipal securities whose value will vary with market conditions. Investment returns will vary depending upon the performance of the portfolios in the 529 plan you choose. Depending on market conditions, you could lose all or a portion of your money by investing in a 529 plan. Account owners assume all investment risks as well as responsibility for any federal and state tax consequences. Carefully read any disclosure statements and detailed information relative to your investment goals or needs, or consult with a tax advisor for their specific tax applications or consequences.


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