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 […]
If you’re looking for a flexible, affordable and simple way to start saving for college, the Florida 529 Savings Plan is always a great option. And this summer, you have two more great reasons to explore this savings option! First, Florida Prepaid will contribute $50 into every Florida 529 Savings Plan account opened between May […]
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 […]
More Floridians are saving in Florida 529 Savings Plans than ever before. In December 2017, there were just over 66,000 accounts; now, that number now is nearly 130,000 — almost double in the past five years! Why the increase? We asked Mari Adam, a certified financial planner at Mercer Advisors in Boca Raton, to weigh […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
