Nebraska State Treasurer John Murante and First National Bank of Omaha today announced the launch of the NEST 529 College Savings Plan New Account Bonus Program, which will offer a $100 bonus contribution to the first 200 new NEST 529 accounts opened with a balance of $100 or more. In celebration of 5/29 Day (May 29th), the Bonus Program will raise awareness and broaden access to college savings with NEST 529.
Account beneficiaries must be 8 years old or younger by time of entry to qualify as eligible for the New Account Bonus Program. To open account and claim the bonus with the promotion code listed online, visit NEST529.com/bonus.
“The national awareness 5/29 Day serves as an important reminder of the need to save for college and as a celebration of the many benefits of college savings plans. What better opportunity to offer a new account bonus and compound those benefits with NEST 529?” said Nebraska State Treasurer John Murante. “I am proud that with this bonus, NEST 529 is further upping the ante, making college savings that much more accessible for hundreds of families across the country.”
With more than a quarter of a million accounts nationwide, and over 89,000 in Nebraska, the NEST 529 College Savings Plan is a steadfast partner in the journey to higher education.
“Getting an early start to college savings is one of the smartest financial decisions a family can make. By investing early and often in a NEST 529 account, parents, grandparents and other loved ones give themselves the time and foresight they need to meet the rising costs of college,” said Deborah Goodkin, Managing Director, Savings Plans, First National Bank of Omaha. “This bonus is a fantastic opportunity to kick off the college savings journey. At NEST 529 we look forward to celebrating this important day and remain committed to providing the best possible tools and resources for college savings every day of the year.”
More information is available at NEST529.com or treasurer.nebraska.gov.
About NEST 529
NEST 529 is a tax-advantaged 529 college savings plan and provides four plans to help make saving for college simple and affordable: NEST Direct College Savings Plan, the NEST Advisor College Savings Plan, the Bloomwell 529 Education Savings Plan, and the State Farm 529 Savings Plan. The Nebraska State Treasurer serves as Program Trustee. Union Bank & Trust Company serves as Program Manager, and all investments are approved by the Nebraska Investment Council. Families nationwide are saving for college using Nebraska’s 529 College Savings Plans, which have more than 297,000 accounts, including over 97,000 Nebraskans. Visit NEST529.com and treasurer.nebraska.gov for more information.
About First National Bank of Omaha
First National Bank of Omaha is a subsidiary of First National of Nebraska. First National of Nebraska and its affiliates have more than $23 billion in assets and 5,000 employee associates. Primary banking offices are located in Nebraska, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, South Dakota and Texas.
