Every holiday season, the question pops up again: “What toys should I get the kids this year?”
It’s a kind enough offer — but let’s be honest. Most parents are already drowning in toys and gadgets that lose their magic in no time.
So what if, this year, you gave loved ones a different kind of answer?
Instead of suggesting another toy, you invite them to give something truly meaningful — something that grows with your child.
That’s the beauty of a Florida 529 Plan contribution. It’s not just a present; it’s an investment that can help shape your child’s future long after the wrapping paper is gone.
Why A 529 Plan?
Unlike toys that fade or clothes that get too small, a contribution to a Florida 529 Plan keeps growing with your child.
Funds grow tax-free when used for qualified education expenses, and the money can be used for college, trade school, or other education paths, giving your child flexibility for their future dreams.
Fund Fact
Parents with a 529 Plan save 3x more than those without.
Source: Fidelity 2020 College Savings Indicator
Why You Should Ask for 529 Contributions
Let’s start with this: asking for 529 Plan contributions instead of toys isn’t awkward. It’s empowering.
You’re inviting family and friends to be part of something bigger: your child’s education journey.
Think of it as a way for grandparents, aunts, uncles, and even close friends to invest in your child’s story. Their contribution doesn’t just sit under a tree, it grows, tax-free, to help pay for future college, trade school, or other qualified education expenses.
And more and more families are doing it. Parents across Florida are shifting from “stuff” to substance — choosing meaningful gifts that reflect their values. Because while kids outgrow toys, they never outgrow potential, and 529 Plans can help them achieve it.
How to Ask
Asking loved ones to contribute to a 529 Plan doesn’t have to be awkward, it just takes a thoughtful approach.
When family asks what your child wants:
“We’re focusing on saving for their future this year. If you’d like, you can contribute directly to their Florida 529 Plan through our gifting link. It’d be such a special gift.”
When sharing a holiday wish list:
“We’re skipping a few of the toys this year and plan on saving a bit more for their future instead. You can help us contribute to their Florida 529 Plan through our online link.”
When talking with close family:
“You’ve already given them so much love. If you’d like, you can help us save for their future through their Florida 529 Plan, even a small contribution makes a big difference.”
Make It Easy to Give
Here’s the best part: Florida Prepaid makes the gifting process simple and secure.
- Create a personalized gifting link for your child’s account
- Share it by text, email, or even inside a holiday card
- Track contributions and easily thank those who contributed
Save for Their Story — Together
This holiday season, give your loved ones a chance to give meaningfully.
Because asking for contributions to your child’s Florida 529 Plan isn’t just practical, it’s powerful. You’re helping build a community around your child’s future. You’re inviting others to take part in their story.
Start or share your Florida 529 gifting link today.
