The Tara Show

Join us as we sit down with South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftus to discuss the Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan, a program helping families save for higher education with tax advantages and incredible flexibility. Treasurer Loftus shares his personal story of setting up a 529 account for his daughter, Treasure, and watching it grow into a five-figure college fund—proving that consistent contributions, even small ones, can make a huge difference. He breaks down how the plan works like a state-tax-deductible IRA: contributions grow tax-free, and withdrawals for tuition are also tax-free. The program isn’t just for college-bound high schoolers—funds can be used at accredited colleges, trade schools, and specialty programs nationwide, and even applied toward student loan repayment or rolled into a Roth IRA. Grandparents, friends, and extended family can contribute, too, giving everyone a chance to help make education more affordable. With over 200,000 participants and $7 billion in assets, Futu