Did you hear about the VA529 facelift in 2012? They enhanced their program names and several features of the prePAID program, currently open through March 31st, 2013. Virginia529 prePAID is one of four college savings programs offered by Virginia529. Don’t miss their fancy new online calculator where you can create lots of different scenarios of [...]
Here’s an important reminder from VA529 about Year-End Contributions. 2012 Year End End of Year Contributions Cash contributions will be accepted until noon Monday, December 31, 2012 and applied to accounts as a 2012 contribution. Non-Cash contributions (e.g., checks and money orders) will be accepted until 3:00 p.m., Monday, December 31, 2012 and applied to accounts as [...]
Did you know this week is Virginia College Application Week? Thanks to VA 529 for making it possible for so many Virginia students to attend the college of their choice. Learn more about Virginia 529 and consider making it a Christmas gift for someone special. Virginia College Application Week WHEREAS, by 2018, 64% of all [...]
At the end of the year, many people are looking for ways to invest money, prepare for upcoming tax returns, give tax-deductible gifts and donations, and give various types of gifts to kids for the many holidays in November and December. Now, there are more reasons than ever to consider a gift of money towards [...]
Editor’s Note: Save the fee using your Savvy Saver Discount and start an account today! September is College Savings Month and VA529 has some great opportunities to save. With four unique programs, there is something for every type of savings strategy and style. Wondering why you should start saving now? Here are 4 great reasons: [...]
Apple festivals, wine festivals, kids’ festivals, seafood festivals, BBQ festivals, brunswick stew festivals, Halloween festivals, art festivals, Thanksgiving festivals….. Richmond and the entire Commonwealth of Virginia love to celebrate fall with festivals galore – and we’ve got the most comprehensive list of area festivals for 2012 right here on Richmondmom.com. Check out our listing and [...]
By Chuck Nickel College Nannies and Tutors Sticker Shock. These words ring true for any family as it begins the college research process for children. Most families begin with best intentions, but find themselves stopping at one unsettling point: the annual average cost of attendance. That’s when shock sets in. Costs of attending college are [...]
Get ready for some great fun at the Virginia 529 Kids Zone. One of the best values in NASCAR is short track racing “under the lights” on a Friday night at Richmond. The Virginia 529 College Savings 250 NASCAR Nationwide Series race pits young up-and-comers. And it’s also wily veterans and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series [...]
The Virginia Prepaid Education Program (VPEP) is one of the Section 529 qualified tuition programs offered by the Virginia College Savings Plan.VPEP lets Virginia families prepay the cost of tomorrow’s college tuition and mandatory fees today. It’s an easy way to plan for your child’s future so you both can better enjoy their college years. [...]
There are plenty of reasons to attend the 23rd Annual Big Brother and Big Sister Duck Race. One of them is the chance to win a 2012 Nissan! Saturday, August 11, 2012 at Rocketts Landing NEW THIS YEAR! BUY YOUR DUCKS ONLINE!! Purchase your ducks by clicking below: Follow the links below for more information on [...]
