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 119,000 — 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 in. […]
With another school year drawing to a close, it’s time to think about the best way to thank the teachers. These high-impact human beings work tirelessly for our children, inspiring them and awakening curiosity, while sharing their passion for learning. Gift cards take away some of the anxiety of finding the perfect gift, and they […]
Every April is Financial Literacy Month, and April 22 is National Teach Children to Save Day. Florida started its celebration in late March when the governor signed legislation to mandate a financial literacy course for high school graduation. (The new law will apply to students entering ninth grade in the 2023-2024 school year, and require […]
La Inscripción Abierta del Plan Prepagado 2022 ya está aquí, y nosotros tenemos grandes noticias para los residentes de la Florida. Las familias que adquieran un Plan Prepagado antes del 30 de abril pueden recibir un bono en efectivo de hasta $500 para cubrir los gastos adicionales de la universidad como parte de nuestro programa […]
We think Florida Prepaid is hands down the best way for you to save for college, but you don’t have to take our word for it — not when so many customers have such wonderful things to say. “If you are on the fence, do not be!” writes Brianna, who recently bought a Prepaid Plan […]
Daylight Saving Time is back, bringing longer days and more opportunities to head outdoors, especially for kids who spend most of their day at school. But it isn’t always easy for parents to convince kids to get out there, especially since we don’t always set a good example. Study after study shows Americans of all […]
Spring Break can sneak up on busy families navigating the second half of the school year. But now is the perfect time to start planning how you’ll spend time together as a family and take a much-needed break from the daily routine. Whether you “staycation” home together, travel for real or adventure somewhere virtually – […]
Pen and paper. Peanut butter and jelly. Kids and the great outdoors. Some things are just naturally meant to go together! Florida Prepaid and Florida State Parks are a winning combination, too, because we both love it when families learn. It’s why we have come together to sponsor the Exploring Education Scholarship Program, in which […]
“Google can bring you back 100,000 answers. A librarian can bring you back the right one.”—Neil Gaiman It’s Library Lovers Month—the perfect time to discover the true value of your public library! Across Florida’s 67 counties, hundreds of libraries offer a wide range of free and easy-to-access resources. The first thing to know? It’s not […]
So you just had a baby, huh? Welcome to the club! Initiation includes months of sleep deprivation, decision-making above your paygrade and the weight of your child’s world on your shoulders. Maybe the last thing on your mind is how you’ll pay for your kid’s college experience, but if that hasn’t woken you up at […]
