Backer blog

Welcome to the Backer blog! We cover modern family budgeting, investing, and stories on how families make money work for them.

Featured posts

Backer Acquires Saving For College and Raises Series A
Backer has acquired the web’s premier 529 destination Saving For College to modernize 529s with fintech and AI

2022 Backer Savings Scenarios
How any family can use Backer to save smart

We weren’t supposed to do this alone
Today’s parents need help

What I do with Backer: Sara’s story
Saving money doesn’t have to be complicated or scary, and hope isn’t necessarily the best strategy,

What I do with Backer: Dustin’s story
We meet Dustin and his family’s approach to saving with Backer

What I do with Backer: Sandra’s story
Learning to make coffee, saving for her two children, and how college debt can make you feel.

What I do with Backer: Maddy's story
Maddy shares how she learnt to save for her family with Backer

Spending time on your kid's savings is always well invested.