Upromise

News Report - Upromise

One company, Upromise, even gives its members money for college -; either for their savings account or to apply towards their student loans -; by offering a percentage of up to 25 percent back on a range of products and services.[Imperial Valley News]

Cryo-Cell International Inc., a family cord blood bank focusing on stem cell research, has renewed its participation as an exclusive retailer with Upromise, a private program for funding members’ college education.[Bizjournals.com]

Since 2004, Cryo-Cell has been the only cord blood bank in the United States to offer enrollment in the Upromise program and has contributed nearly $250,000 to Upromise member accounts.[SYS-CON Media]

Ugift, a new feature from 529 plan administrator Upromise Investments, lets parents invite – via email or printout coupon – others to do just that. Seven states currently offer Ugift through their 529 plans, including Nevada, Arkansas and New York. [Smartmoney.com]