WA529 Blog
Following Her Heart with GET
February is a month that calls our attention to LOVE. Just walk into any grocery store, and you’ll be inundated by a red and pink haze. Flowers, chocolates, greeting cards, and stuffed animals abound, which may or may not appeal to you. Even if this isn’t your scene, the beautiful thing about LOVE is that it comes in limitless forms—in a significant other, family, friendships, and our loyal, little fur babies. For me, the truest form that I have ever, or will ever find, is in that of being a parent. Of being a mom.
This Wasn’t in the Job Description
I’ve worked for the GET Prepaid Tuition Plan for a little over 20 years, and every hour of that time has been spent in the Finance Department. For those who might not know, the GET Program helps families save for higher education expenses, helping ensure that students have the resources they need to pursue their goals. That means that my team and I keep a close eye on every dollar coming into the Program and every dollar going out. My days are filled with tracking, verifying, and making sure each dollar goes where it’s supposed to.
From Treats to Tuition: Lessons in Saving from a Fur Parent
My mornings start with feeding my dog, not packing a school lunch. Like many pet owners, my “kids” have paws and a knack for stealing the best spot on the couch. Sometimes it’s tricky to relate when friends talk about what their child wants to be when they grow up – while I’m wondering if I should brag about the latest trick my dog learned. But when I started setting money aside for my rescue dog’s training to help her build confidence and good habits, something clicked.
Give the Gift of Education: A Small Present with a Big Impact
The Gift of Education: “The Best Gifts Come in Small Packages”
Let’s be honest—holiday shopping can feel like an Olympic sport. You sprint through malls, dodge crowds, and try to decide if you should get toys, books, or clothes for your nieces and nephews. Holiday shopping lists often feel overwhelming. Imagine giving a meaningful gift this year that won’t require you to wait in another long line to buy it. Consider giving the gift of education. It is a meaningful and long-lasting investment in a child’s life.
Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end
If there’s anything that drives me crazy, it’s earworms! You know – those insidious and hopelessly catchy pop songs pumped out of department store overhead speakers with reckless abandon? We’ve all fallen victim to them, and they typically have a knack for making us want to crawl out of our skin.
Prepare for Higher Education Before It Haunts You
Danger: embarrassing Halloween wordplay lurks ahead
Fall is my favorite time of the year, and one of the biggest reasons is Halloween. I love the crisp air, the creative decorations in the neighborhood, and of course the kids in costumes. While fall brings pumpkins, parties, and candy, it also brings a new school year. That can serve as a chilling reminder of something truly scary: the looming specter of future higher education costs.
(Don’t say you weren’t warned about the wordplay. We’re just getting started…)