EP 028 - Plan, Save, Pay – How To Save For College Now, with guest Dr. Tya Mathis-Coleman

Dr. Tya Mathis-Coleman, Deputy Treasurer from the Nevada State Treasurers office joins us on episode 28 of the WTF! podcast. We’re diving into the unknowns behind saving for your kids’ college tuitions. Tya’s powerhouse office is doing more than the finance side of things, they’re making it fun.  

Feeling stressed about putting your kids through college? Does that seem like a pipe dream? Are you unsure where to start? Or do you see student loan debt as an inevitable outcome? As Tya puts it, “There’s a plan for everyone.”  And it’s not just for Nevada. Outside the state? We’ve got your resources as well.  

Join us to hear:  

• what Tya and her team believe is important when it comes to education 
• why to consider 529 and College Savings Plans even before knowing what your child wants to do 
• where to start when saving for anything seems daunting 
• how Nevada is giving out free money in hopes of supporting kids and education 

Here's a look at the episode:  

• [3:37] How did Tya get into education and why is she so passionate about it? 
• [7:02] So, what IS a 529? 
• [8:00] Prepaid Nevada tuition…but what if your kid says “no” to Nevada? 
• [8:54] Saving for college is all well and good, but what if I’m struggling with the day-to-day expenses and this is too overwhelming to even consider? 
• [9:39] Need some real numbers? Candace breaks down her daughter’s prepaid tuition. 
• [11:41] What’s that? Your kid is a bit older? Let’s talk College Kickstart.  
• [22:50] You’re not listening in from Nevada? We’ve got you! 
• [30:26] What if my child doesn’t do any post-secondary education? 

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Tya bio: 

Dr. Tya R. Mathis-Coleman is a passionate community servant who is committed to public education. Mathis-Coleman is a native of Las Vegas, NV and is a proud product of the Clark County School District and the Nevada System of Higher Education. She received her Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Political Science from the University of Nevada, Reno, a Master of Public Administration degree, and a Doctor of Public Policy degree both from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.  

Mathis-Coleman currently; serves as the Deputy Treasurer overseeing the College Savings Division for the State Treasurer’s Office. She is responsible for helping Nevadan’s plan, save and pay for post-secondary education, she feels privileged to work for an organization with the same values as her own. Mathis-Coleman believes in the tremendous impact that a person can have on the lives of young people. She strives to make a difference in the lives of others daily.  

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