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  • May 19, 2023 Son and father saving money
    529 Basics

    3 Things to Know About New IRS Rules for 529 Savings Plans

    The 529 Savings Plan has always been a great tax-advantaged college savings vehicle, but the new IRS rules regarding 529 savings plans have added even more benefits that go beyond college and might even help you with retirement! We are here to break it all down for you! The best part? These tax changes are […]

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  • May 15, 2023
  • May 2, 2023
    Path to College

    Win the Fight Against the Summer Slide

    The end of the school year is fast approaching, and if you’re like most parents, you’re already making plans to keep your children gainfully occupied. We get it—the stakes are high. Bored kids and free time aren’t always the most productive combination. While your littles, middles and teens need downtime, summer vacation can be a […]

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  • May 1, 2023
  • May 1, 2023
    Saving for College

    Prime Time for a 529: College Savings Basics

    Once upon a time, you learned your ABCs. It’s easy to say them now, but it probably wasn’t when you were little bitty. After all, everything is challenging when it’s unfamiliar. It’s like that with college savings: It can feel intimidating to begin, but once you do you, you’ll look back and say, “That was […]

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  • April 28, 2023

    Win the Fight Against the Summer Slide

    The end of the school year is fast approaching, and if you’re like most parents, you’re already making plans to keep your children gainfully occupied. We get it—the stakes are high. Bored kids and free time aren’t always the most productive combination. While your littles, middles and teens need downtime, summer vacation can be a […]

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  • April 24, 2023 Family using piggy bank to save

    Top Five Reasons to Enroll in a Florida 529 Prepaid Plan

    The annual Prepaid Plan Open Enrollment window runs February 1 through April 30, but the truth is, there are reasons all year long to start saving for your child’s college education early and consistently. Here are 5 of our favorite reasons to sign up now – and if you sign up by April 30 this […]

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  • March 29, 2023 College acceptance reaction

    Mark Your Calendar: National College Decision Day, May 1!

    When you become a parent, you find out quickly that the calendar is your friend – whether it’s reminders for your infant’s checkups or middle school soccer season dates or the many deadlines that rule the life of a graduating, college-bound senior. Once your child gets to that season, there are deadlines for essays, transcripts, […]

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  • March 21, 2023 piggy bank with college cap

    Florida Prepaid is Still Paving the Way For the Future

    Over 30 years ago, Meredith Westheimer’s single mom had the foresight to sign up for a new college savings plan, Florida Prepaid. Now, as a mom of two, Meredith shares how this decision shaped her life.   By: Meredith Westheimer I grew up in Boca. When I tell people that, they assume things. Like I got […]

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  • February 10, 2023

    Help Your High Schooler Land the Perfect Internship

    Summer internships aren’t just for college students anymore. High schoolers are now getting in on the action! Whether your student envisions a traditional college career or plans to attend a trade or technical school, a high school internship can prove invaluable. Industrious teenagers—generally juniors and seniors—are using paid and unpaid internships to stand out on […]

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