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The treasurer’s office is trying to teach basic financial literacy and savings and investment skills for future generations. The staff who run this program are keenly aware that much more outreach and partnering are needed.
Since 2013, A half-dozen states have enacted college savings accounts with seed deposits for every child born or adopted in the state
A half-dozen states have enacted college savings accounts with seed deposits for every child born or adopted in the state.
Since 2013, 36 percent of Maine families that received a grant from the Alfond Scholarship Foundation have opened 529 accounts for their children.
Since 2013, 36 percent of Maine families that received a grant from the Alfond Scholarship Foundation have opened 529 accounts for their children.