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December 6, 2021

Saving for College
Why Experiences Make Fantastic Gifts

Maybe you’re worried about your little ones becoming materialistic. Maybe you prefer the idea of making lasting memories. Maybe you just hate shopping, or at least feel like you’re running out of time. These are some of the more obvious reasons some people choose to give the gift of an…
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November 8, 2021

Saving for College
This season, ask for the gift of college savings

Here’s a recent headline about holiday shopping: “Expect delays, limited inventory and higher prices but, most importantly, start early.” That doesn’t sound like fun to us! But it is the natural outgrowth of empty store shelves, labor shortages and shipping delays. Now seems like a great time for a friendly…
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September 27, 2021

Saving for College
Florida universities rise in national rankings

The value of a Florida 529 Prepaid Plan is rising in a way that has nothing to do with actual dollars and everything to do with bang for the buck. U.S. News & World Report recently released its 2022 U.S. News Best Colleges lists, and several Florida institutions rose even…
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September 27, 2021

Saving for College
Big Dreams Start Now. Enroll in a Prepaid Plan and save $50!

With school back in full swing, it’s time to finally do that thing you keep meaning to do: Open a 529 Prepaid Plan! We know this seems daunting to some, but it doesn’t have to be — it only takes about 15 minutes. And, just in case you need some…
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September 1, 2021

Saving for College
College Savings 101: 4 Things Parents Should Know

If you’re a parent, chances are you have to make a lot of decisions for your family. And while we might not be able to help you decide everything (e.g., will you be making grilled chicken or spaghetti for dinner?), we are here to help simplify one of the most…
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May 26, 2021

Saving for College
Celebrating 100,000 Savings Plans on 5-29 Day

Move over, May the Fourth. Sure, we love Star Wars, but in our galaxy there is no better “ought to be a holiday” than May 29. Known nationally as “529 Day,” it is always the perfect day to celebrate saving for college. But this year we at Florida Prepaid have…
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February 1, 2021

Saving for College
Open Enrollment is here! Save $50 by enrolling in February

Prepaid Plan Open Enrollment has begun! Here at Florida Prepaid, this is a season of hard work but also celebration, because we know it’s a time when Florida families change the course of their children’s future by securing their ability to go to college affordably. We hope you will join…
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January 22, 2021

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Our best college savings #parentinghacks

Remember the moment you stepped into your home with your new baby and realized, “Oh no! I have no idea what I’m doing!” If you didn’t experience that new parent panic then, congratulations, and please purchase a coffee for the rest of us. If you did; however, then you’re not…
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January 22, 2021

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Four different parents’ take on Florida Prepaid

Parents are resilient, adaptable, responsive. We have to be. Nobody can go from sound asleep to soothing, feeding, changing and swaddling a newborn faster than a mom. Nobody can clean a skinned knee, fix the Wi-Fi and tell a terribly punny joke like a dad. And nobody adapted to the…
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January 22, 2021

Saving for College
Why you shouldn’t bank on scholarships alone

It’s often said that success occurs when preparation and luck meet. This adage certainly applies to college savings when you consider that while scholarships can be a big help, the best strategy involves preparation. Fortunately, Florida Prepaid has you covered with an array of options that can help you diversify…
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