Blog For Individuals529 Plans & Student Loan Freedom: A Gift for Today and Tomorrow

A Meaningful Gift for the Ones Who Matter Most

Gifting financial freedom is more than a gesture - it’s an investment in those you care about. Help your loved ones thrive by supporting their education this holiday season.

by Samantha Park

Dec 18, 2024 • 3 min read

Key Takeaways

Supporting a loved one's education is a gift with lasting impact - they’ll be benefiting for years to come.
Helping with student loans honors their academic achievements and lays the foundation for financial independence.
Contributing to a 529 plan paves the way for future success, no matter what their educational journey holds.
With Paidly, gifting toward education is as simple as it gets: stress-free for you and effortless for your loved ones.

Skip the usual gifts this holiday season and offer something truly meaningful: financial peace of mind. By helping your loved ones pay off their student loans or build savings with 529 plans, you'll be giving a gift that lasts a lifetime.

Empower your loved ones

Financial stress can be a heavy burden, but it doesn’t have to be something your loved ones carry alone. You can help lighten the load by supporting their education - whether they’re paying off loans, currently studying, or planning for the future.

Helping financially is a meaningful way to show you believe in their success and want to see them thrive. It’s a thoughtful gesture that many might not think to ask for but will deeply appreciate.

Whether it’s easing their debt or investing in their future, every little bit brings your loved ones closer to their goals. It’s a heartfelt way to support anyone on an educational journey.

Celebrate their achievements

Chances are, someone you care about is dealing with student loan debt.

By helping pay down their loans, you’re doing more than easing their financial burden - you’re giving them peace of mind and stronger financial footing. They’ve worked hard to fulfill their educational dreams, and your support will let them take control of their finances and build a debt-free future.

Contributing to your loved one’s student loans is a powerful way to say, “I see your hard work, and I’m here to help.”

Let them dream big

If you have young loved ones, now’s the perfect time to start helping them save for their future education.

Contributing to educational savings is a great way to set them up for success. 529 plans let funds grow tax-deferred until beneficiaries use the money, and as long as it's used on qualified educational expenses like tuition or textbooks, they’ll never have to pay tax on it - every penny goes directly toward their education. Plus, they don’t have to wait until adulthood to benefit since funds can now be used during K-12 as well.

By adding to your loved one’s 529 plan, you’re helping them pursue their dreams and reach their academic potential, free of financial worry.

Paidly is here to help

No matter where your loved ones are in their educational journeys, every little bit makes a difference - and with Paidly, you can support their dreams in a matter of minutes.

Contribute to your friends and family this holiday season using Paidly's personal funding service. We make sure your gift goes straight to their student loans or 529 plan without the hassle of transfers or additional taxes. They won’t have to lift a finger - they’ll just enjoy the benefits.

All you need is their name and you can support their education instantly, no sign up necessary.

Check to see if your loved one is registered with Paidly.

If they don’t have an account yet, encourage them to check out our personal fundraising page - they’ll be able to create a free account in no time.

Any amount is a step in the right direction

Supporting your loved one’s education - past or future - is a gift that lasts a lifetime. Invest in their dreams this holiday season with Paidly.

Samantha Park

Samantha Park is a writer with a background in public service work. She recently earned a M.S. in Professional Writing from Towson University where she focused on writing for the private and public sectors, and has previously graduated with an A.A. in Psychology from Anne Arundel Community College and a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Maryland College Park. Samantha has worked within and alongside the public sector for the past decade and cares deeply about empowering marginalized youth, expanding access to opportunity through education, and increasing community involvement.

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