It’s September, and your back-to-school routine is probably well underway. For many busy parents, that routine includes making lunches every day.
And most parents realize that the best school lunch is a healthy one. After all, a vast amount of research now shows that a diet rich in fruits and…
High school seniors across Florida are making their final return to the classroom. For parents and students, senior year can be a lot to juggle—a virtual whirlwind of academics, school activities and bittersweet milestones.
For parents whose kids are college or trade school bound, senior year can be especially overwhelming.…
Summer is winding down, and your kids are back in the classroom. (It’s OK to be relieved—no judgment here!) In celebration of this new chapter, why not get ahead with your college savings strategy?
A Florida 529 Savings Plan lets you grow K-12 and college savings tax-free and has some…
Dear parents of rising kindergartners: Congratulations, you survived the expensive daycare years!
Your little one will soon tick off a major life milestone, and there’s a tangible financial upside when leaving daycare for a public elementary school—more money in the family budget.
What will you do with this newfound money?…
Dear parents of rising kindergartners: Congratulations, you survived the expensive daycare years!
Your little one will soon tick off a major life milestone, and there’s a tangible financial upside when leaving daycare for a public elementary school—more money in the family budget. These days—with the average family paying 20 percent…
Learning the ABCs and opening a 529 Savings Plan have more in common than you might think! Just like mastering the alphabet or any new skill, starting a college savings plan might seem daunting, but it’s simple once you begin.
Here’s why a 529 Savings Plan will earn you an…
If there is anything the past few years have proven, it is the value of teachers in the classroom. If you were a parent of a school-age student starting in 2020, you likely gained a next-level appreciation for what teachers do each day.
And if you have even one teacher…
If you have a child heading to college in the fall, chances are you have already made or have planned out several shopping trips to gather dorm room essentials. Summer is the perfect time to score everything from towels and dishes to microwaves and bedside lamps.
Small but mighty, a…
Summer is here, and it’s time for that annual family camping trip. But this year, why not opt for an upgrade?
Instead of settling for a run-of-the-mill trek to the woods with your tent, you can elevate your summer outing to a glamping experience in the Florida State Parks system.…
Here in Florida, family business can be big business.
Almost one-third of the state’s businesses are family-owned enterprises, and these companies employ a healthy portion of the state’s workforce. In fact, for some Florida college students, following in the family footsteps and safeguarding a legacy has become an intentional and…
