Build Financial Confidence for a Chance to Win!

As everyday costs continue to rise, financial wellness and education play an increasingly important role in family decision-making. Taking just a few minutes to refresh your money knowledge can help you build confidence, discover new strategies, and strengthen everyday financial habits.

To support that learning, we’re launching a simple financial wellness challenge—and a chance to win a $50 Walmart or Gift of College gift card.

Click the link below and complete the following steps to enter the contest:

1. Start the "Healthy Financial Habits" playlist.
2. In the upper right corner of the screen, click Login and register to create a new username and password.
3. Upon finishing the playlist, you will be automatically entered into the contest.

The contest runs now through March 24, and one participant will be randomly selected on March 25. Only participants who log in will be eligible for a chance to win.

So Many Options with NextGen 529

Saving any amount now can make a big difference later! With a NextGen 529 account, account owners are in control.

• Choose when and how you want to save -- transfer money from a bank account, contribute directly through payroll, or deposit checks via mail or electronically.
• Choose how you'd like to invest -- there are three different types of accounts to save for higher education: Connect, Direct, and Select.
• Choose how to use your NextGen 529 account -- whether it's a 2- or 4-year college or university, trade school, training, certificate program, or apprenticeship, there are so many qualified expenses for 529 funds!

Learn more about NextGen 529:

1. Check out NextGenForME.com.
2. If you open an account, save what you can, when you can! Your child's Alfond Grant will link automatically after 3-4 months.

Alfond Scholarship Foundation is not an authorized distributor of NextGen 529.

Click here for more information.

Help Your Child Dream Big for Their Future

Big dreams often begin with simple exploration. Our Aspirations Toolkit is designed to help kids start thinking about who they might want to be—and how their interests today can become opportunities for their future.

One highlight of our toolkit is MAGTown, a free interactive program designed for Pre-K to 3rd graders, where kids can explore careers in a fun, age-appropriate way. Children can visit Big City, Small Town, and Rural Country settings across Maine, click on different buildings and people, and hear what folks have to say about work they do and why they enjoy it.

MAGTown encourages curiosity, builds awareness of different jobs and careers, and opens the door for new conversations between kids and caregivers—without pressure or expectations. It’s not about choosing a job; it’s about discovering possibilities! Check out MAGTown in the Aspirations Toolkit for a playful, engaging place to start exploring the future together.

From the Blog Archives:

5 Tips for Making Saving for Education a Family Activity

Saving for education after high school is about more than money—it’s about mindset. When children take part in saving for their future, they build confidence, independence, and lifelong money habits.

Check out our blog post to discover 5 ideas for making saving for your child’s future education a family activity

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