Backer: Smart 529 Savings 4+
Simple, fast, fun way to 529
Principly, Inc.
Designed for iPhone
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- Free
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Description
Welcome to Backer! Get the best 529 plan for your family, invite family & friends to chip in, and watch your savings grow. Join the 200K+ parents and kids we’ve already helped avoid over $500,000,000 in future student debt.
TO COLLEGE AND BEYOND!
Studies have shown that having even a bit of college savings can propel a young person toward the college of their dreams. With Backer, you can supercharge this effect by building a team of supporters (“backers”) for your kid.
• SIMPLE - Get the right 529 plan for your child in just 5 minutes
• SMART - Enroll for free, with no monthly subscription
• SOCIAL - Boost your savings with gifts from family & friends
THE RIGHT 529 PLAN FOR YOU
529s are confusing, with over 100 different ones in the U.S. We’ve done the hard work of evaluating them so we can recommend the right one for your family in just a few minutes.
SUPER SIMPLE SAVINGS
Paperless setup. Automated contributions. Real-time projected savings. It's everything you need to manage your fund, all from your phone.
GIFTS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Every fund has a custom link that’s easy to share, so family & friends can contribute. Think birthdays, holidays... Wednesdays. And you can keep your backers engaged by sharing family updates all year round.
SAVE MONEY FOR COLLEGE TAX-FREE
A 529 is like a 401K for education, so you can grow your savings tax-free. Your Backer 529 savings can be used to cover all kinds of education expenses, not just college tuition. Think books and supplies, housing, K12 tuition, bootcamps, apprenticeships, and more. If you've been wondering how you'll be able to save enough for college, a 529 plan is the answer.
SECURITY YOU CAN TRUST
Your account is protected with the strongest available browser encryption and secure servers monitored 24/7/365. Your 529 investments are managed in a government-sponsored account that you can access any time.
NEED OUR HELP?
Head over to help.backer.com or reach out to our team at support@backer.com with any questions.
Disclosures: This app is operated by Principly, Inc., an SEC-registered investment adviser using the trade name Backer. Investing involves risks, and any account you open or send money to may lose value. Investing in 529 plans in particular involves certain tax considerations and related risks. For disclosures, see backer.com/legal. "Backer" is a registered trademark of Principly, Inc. Copyright © 2023.
What’s New
Version 1.24.1
A few small improvements to help you save better together!
Ratings and Reviews
529s on easy mode
As a parent looking for an efficient way to save for my child's college education, Backer hits the mark like never before! The app simply blew me away with its user-friendly interface and seamless integration of tax-free savings options.
Planting the seed for my son’s educational future has never been so easy. The app not only helps me track our progress but also provides excellent tips and guidance on choosing the best 529 plan for our family. This makes it tailor-made for first-time savers as well as seasoned investors.
Accessing and monitoring my account is a breeze, with top-notch security measures to ensure our hard-earned money stays safe. And as an added bonus, the app's customer support always goes above and beyond, providing timely answers to any questions that sprout up. They're always eager to help and keep my peace of mind intact.
In conclusion, the Backer App is a fantastic tool for any ambitious parent who wants to nurture the growth of their little sapling's higher education fund. I highly recommend this app to harvest those valuable tax-free savings and give your child the brightest future possible. Don't leaf it to chance – start saving now, and watch your investments grow! 🌱🎓💰
Such an easy way to save for college
My friends just had a kid, and they included their college backer link in their baby announcement email. I just clicked the link and donated to their college fund. Super easy and convenient! And it feels so good to celebrate their baby by helping them pay for college. I’m definitely going to open a college backer account for my kid when I have one too!
Ok with simple transactions
I haven’t had a problem with the initial monthly contributions into my kids accounts. That’s the only thing that has been easy. I have not had a problem-free experience with any gifts we’ve given or received! Gifts are emailed as given, but cancelled with no notice or reason, or the recipient doesn’t receive an email that they were given a gift. Gifts aren’t applied to the correct account. You REALLY have to stay on top of it. Seems like customer service helps, but also stay on top of anything they’ve “resolved” as I’ve found I’ve had to ask about the same issues multiple times and some are still not resolved.
Developer Response ,
Hi J Muscia - thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re so sorry you’ve had some issues. I checked with our team and believe we have resolved all of them, but if not please let us know at support@collegebacker.com.
App Privacy
The developer, Principly, Inc., indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.
Data Linked to You
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Information
- Seller
- Principly, Inc.
- Size
- 77.3 MB
- Category
- Finance
- Compatibility
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- iPhone
- Requires iOS 12.0 or later.
- iPod touch
- Requires iOS 12.0 or later.
- Mac
- Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- Apple Vision
- Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- Languages
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English
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Copyright
- © Principly, Inc.
- Price
- Free
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