Following is a current digest of news items related to college savings:

12/28/2011

Jennifer Openshaw: Some 529 plans offer new perks, trim fees

Some states have rolled out new incentives or lowered fees on their tax-advantaged college-savings plans, writes Jennifer Openshaw.

12/19/2011

Treasurer McCord: Make Pennsylvania 529 College Savings Program Part of Year-End Tax Planning

HARRISBURG, Pa. — With the end of the year approaching, Pennsylvania State Treasurer Rob McCord today reminded families that contributions to a Pennsylvania 529 College Savings Program account by December …

12/06/2011

529 Plans: Some States Are Better Than Others

A comparison of state tax benefits for investing in 529 college savings plans.

01/01/2012

College planning becomes fun at bank’s NEST Fest

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12/07/2011

First Person: The Pros and Cons of State-Sponsored College Savings Plans

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12/16/2011

Act Now To Save Up To $1,000 On Grad School Next Year

State tax breaks for saving for college and grad school work for adults too.

01/01/2012

Get with the Plan: Couple’s goal is to put away money for college funds and retirement

Aaron and Jenna: If parents save today, they’ll be OK tomorrow.

12/25/2011

Biz Brain: saving for your grandchildren’s college tuition

A reader asks how she can use her savings to pay for her grandchild’s tuition.

12/06/2011

Nebraska Educational Savings Trust Named a ‘Best College Savings Plan’ by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine

OMAHA, Neb., Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine has named the Nebraska Educational Savings Trust (NEST) the “Best College Savings Plan” for Fund Selection, announced Dan O’Neill, President, First National Bank of Omaha.  NEST is Nebraska’s 529 College…

12/16/2011

HTG Investment Advisors Inc. recommends successful UESP plan

HTG Investment Advisors Inc. , a New Canaan-based independent investment advisory firm, has long recognized and impressed upon its clients the importance of saving and investing early in order to achieve one’s goals.