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.
