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September 2, 2022

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…
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August 8, 2022

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Florida Bright Futures Changes a Win for Working Students

High school can be a challenging juggle for go-getter students who are trying to balance their academic goals with extracurricular activities, career and work experience, and personal time. But the new school year brings good news for students hoping to qualify for the merit-based Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program, which…
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March 30, 2022

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Simplified College Savings: Three moms share their Prepaid journey

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…
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February 16, 2022

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Visit a Florida State Park and Enter to Win a Scholarship!

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…
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January 26, 2022

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Earn Cash 4 College!

The 2022 Prepaid Plan Open Enrollment is here, and we have some great news for Floridians. Families that purchase a Prepaid Plan by April 30 can receive a cash bonus of up to $500 to cover additional college expenses as part of our Cash4College incentive program. And with no Prepaid…
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January 21, 2022

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The one-step (and super smart!) way to save for college

A lot of things about parenting are complicated and confusing…sleep training, calculus, TikTok dances. But we’ve found a way to make at least one thing a whole lot easier — saving for college. Florida Prepaid has spent more than 30 years redefining the way parents plan and save for their…
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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

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Priceless: The gift of college savings

Inflation continues to impact Floridians, and recent reports suggest it is not taking a break for the holidays. Nor is the recession. This means the same amount of money spent in typical years simply won’t go as far. But we can think of one gift is recession- and inflation-proof: A…
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September 27, 2021

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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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