½ûÂþÌìÌÃ529: Give your education savings some love

Feb. 3, 2023

Love is in the air! The ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ529 team invites you to show your loved ones (little and grown-up) you care by focusing on education savings. Here are five ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ529-approved activities that are sure to show your loved ones you are planning for their future: 

  1. Open an ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ529 account. It takes only a few minutes and has the potential for a life-long impact. Open an account with as little as $25 (that’s cheaper than a box of chocolates).  
  2. a portion of your paycheck (post-tax) to start an account or contribute to an existing account.  
  3. Start strong with the incentive program. Qualifying new accounts opened with a minimum investment of $25 will receive an additional $250 contribution from ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ529.  
  4. Stay strong with the incentive program. ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ529 will pitch in up to $100 annually to accounts making automatic monthly contributions and/or payroll direct deposits. 
  5. Allocate 50% or more of your to start a new account or contribute to an existing account. Doing so qualifies you for our

There’s no need for heartache. ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ529 offers an affordable and flexible approach to investing specifically for education expenses. Visit the and learn how easy it is to get started. 

For more information contact: alaska529@alaska.edu or call 907-474-5671