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Maire Pelletier | FAME
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We speak to Maire Pelletier from Finance Authority Of Maine about NextGen 529

NextGen 529 is a tax advantaged investment account which can be used to save for education after high school. Many Maine families use NextGen 529 to help afford higher education.  Once families have a NextGen 529 account, they can add to it whatever amount they can, when they can.  Families can learn more about NextGen 529 and get started on opening an account online at NextGenforME.com

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