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Commerce · September 20, 2016

CollegeBacker

The Best Way to Save for College

CollegeBacker launched on September 20, 2016 with 118 votes, #309 of 3,743 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 10 years on.

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What it does

Backer builds modern financial infrastructure and consumer experiences to help families invest more in their kids – 529 gifting for families and partners.

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