Modernizing 529s with fintech and AI
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19 Dec 2023
We are pleased to announce our acquisition of Saving For College (@saving4college), the web’s top 529-related media property and education savings resource, alongside a $9.5 million Series A round of financing led by WndrCo.
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29 Mar 2023
Looking forward to leading our panel discussion tomorrow at the @CSF529 Annual Conference w/ @Vestwell, @Flywire, @getcandidly, & @backer529
11 Jan 2023
Are you ready for the annual College Savings Foundation conference? We are back and heading to #NewOrleans! Start making your plans to join us!
#CSF529 2023
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6 Dec 2022
Just in time for the holidays, we are excited to announce that @backer529 is now powering a 529 gifting experience for the State of North Carolina’s 160,000 education savings accounts.
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6 Dec 2022
Starting today, @MyNC529 participants can use Backer to save 4x more with gifts from family & friends - with modern payment methods (credit/debit, Apple Pay, Google Pay), beautiful gifting pages, recurring gifts, and birthday & holiday reminders. prweb.com/releases/backer_pa…
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6 Dec 2022
If you’re a North Carolina resident with an existing 529 account or have been meaning to set one up, visit NC 529’s website to get started. They’re offering $100 to the first 30 families that activate a Backer gifting page - and a chance to win $5,529! cfnc.org/save-for-college/nc…
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20 May 2022
Succinct overview of #529plans and the importance of saving for college featuring @rrobfarrington and Backer. Thanks for spreading the word @7OnYourSideNY.
529 Plans - What are they and how they can help you save/pay for college abc7ny.com/529-plan-ny-saves… via @ABC7NY
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15 May 2022
Saving for college is a great opportunity to impart some important financial lessons to your kids. Our CEO @jordanglee spoke with @BusinessInsider about how to do it with a #529. businessinsider.com/personal…
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20 Apr 2022
Accessibility matters. Today, we’ve released our first Savings Scenarios report to demonstrate the ways modern Americans can save $15,000 in 18 years by teaming up and utilizing a 529, without anyone having to contribute more than $10 per month. backer.com/blog/2022-backer-…
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3 Nov 2021
It's an honor to be the keynote speaker at this year's #529Conference. I spoke with @JillMalandrino on @Nasdaq #TradeTalks to share how social savings #fintech will unlock a massive new audience for 529 plans and help avert the next student debt crisis.
3 Nov 2021
Backer.com Founder & CEO @jordanglee joins @JillMalandrino on @Nasdaq #TradeTalks to discuss how #FinTech is enabling the next generation of 529 savers. #529Conference #529Plan x.com/i/broadcasts/1RDGlgXnp…
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29 Sep 2021
Fun podcast interview where our CEO @jordanglee discusses the power of social savings, democratizing 529s, the Backer Foundation, and other topics including ESG investing, remote work, financial literacy, and NFTs. open.spotify.com/episode/5tx…
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6 Jul 2021
“I realized that the ones who had heard of this plan were pretty overwhelmed by it and weren’t sure how to use it”, Lee said, adding he was familiar with fintech products and wondering why there was not a simpler way to start a 529 account. cc' @BackerTeam
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9 Jun 2021
What You Should Know About ‘529’ Education-Savings Accounts via @WSJ wsj.com/articles/what-you-sh…
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29 May 2021
Happy National 529 Day! Sign up this week and we’ll match your first $25 when you set up a monthly contribution. backer.com
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Backer retweeted
6 May 2021
Americans carry a record $1.8 trillion in student loan debt.
@BackerTeam is attacking this problem at its root by modernizing the college savings industry and transforming the way people save money. rallyvc.medium.com/why-we-in…
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6 May 2021
Just checked in on @BackerTeam a few years after working on an early version of the product. Congrats @jordanglee and team, it looks amazing and makes a complex process feel so much simpler. May we all have Backers who support our education!
28 Apr 2021
Some big news to announce… CollegeBacker is now Backer at backer.com! In addition to rebranding, we’re excited to share that we’ve raised $8.4 million in funding to help us bring smart college savings to the masses. Read on for details.
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28 Apr 2021
Some big news to announce… CollegeBacker is now Backer at backer.com! In addition to rebranding, we’re excited to share that we’ve raised $8.4 million in funding to help us bring smart college savings to the masses. Read on for details.
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Backer retweeted
31 Mar 2021
Incredibly inspiring to see a steady stream of $1400 and $2800 checks flowing through @CollegeBacker into American families’ 529 plan accounts. Now that’s a good use of a #StimulusCheck! Small decisions today that will have a huge impact on these kids’ futures.
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27 Feb 2021
#PrincetonAEF portfolio company @CollegeBacker featured in Money.com this week: money.com/529-college-saving…
#AEFFriday #529plans #fintech
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