CSF Chair Vivian Tsai was a featured expert on this segment on 529s, their benefits and how they can be used to pay for college and higher education. This coincided with CSF's Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA. https://youtu.be/s2NIb3wGPrM Continue Reading...
CSF 529 Member Gifting programs was the topic of Chair Vivian Tsai on "Money Life with Chuck Jaffe" at moneylifeshow.com. Vivan shared results of CSF's survey of parents showing how nearly half (46%) planned to ask for higher education gifts and why e-gifting is increasingly flexible, accessible and popular. Continue Reading...
CSF Chair Vivian Tsai shared results of CSF's 16th Annual State of Higher Ed survey with Host Robert Hill in a 14-minute interview that also spanned how 529s can be used by all members of the family save for higher education, and the flexibility they offer for a lifetime of education. Continue Reading...
CSF Chair Vivian Tsai shared her insights on the 16th Annual State of Higher Education Survey findings in a Page One Sunday Business feature in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. With a focus on the survey's findings that parents of college age students are changing careers and going to community college for retraining, Continue Reading...
CSF Chair Vivian Tsai spoke with Real Wealth Radio Host Jim Silbernagel on the benefits of saving early and gifting through 529s. They focused on CSF's 2022 Youth Survey findings that showed how teens have "skin in the game" in saving and choosing higher ed to include Career and Technical Continue Reading...
June 12 - CSF Chair Vivian Tsai shared practical guidance for families to save for higher education through 529s on MoneySense, WISN AM 1130 presented by Ellenbecker Investment Group. In a wide ranging conversation, Vivian shared information on how high school students are focusing on cost-conscious choices, and countered misperceptions Continue Reading...
May 18, 2022 - WRNE-AM Host Robert Hill interviewed CSF Chair Vivian Tsai for a 12-minute interview on CSF's 2022 Youth Survey and how 1,000 high school students said they were working, saving and paying for higher education. Continue Reading...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Page 1 Sunday Business story by Tim Grant: A different kind of high school student is headed to college now. TIM GRANTPittsburgh Post-Gazettetgrant@post-gazette.com A different kind of high school student is headed to college now. The graduating seniors who will be entering into post-secondary education and training over Continue Reading...
December 14, 2021 - CSF Chair Vivian Tsai joined "Money Life with Chuck Jaffe" (moneylifeshow.com) to tell listeners how 529 gifting programs are ideal for children - in registries, gift cards, personalized accounts, and other e-commerce options - and how nearly half of all parents surveyed by CSF were interested Continue Reading...
KIDS AND MONEY By Steve Rosen Contributing to a 529 college savings plan this holiday season has never been easier. Little assembly is required, and unlike toys, a 529 won’t break to pieces after a couple weeks. Parents, grandparents, other family members and even your neighbor can contribute by using Continue Reading...