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• May 22, 2018

  Saving for College

  College Savings Success: How one family saved early to celebrate later

  Tony Graham first learned about Florida Prepaid College Plans in 1994, shortly after he and his wife Paula returned with toddler daughter Tonette to their native Tallahassee, where he was working at a bank. “I worked with investments, sold mutual funds and annuities, and so I had an opportunity to…

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• May 11, 2018

  Lifelong Learning

  For being Mom…We say thank you!

  We usually use this space to geek out about anything related to paying for college. From exploring the technicalities of a 529 to sharing tips to help your child nail the SAT, we have a passion for getting students to and through college, poised for a lifetime of success. Moms,…

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• May 7, 2018

  Financial Literacy

  Celebrate May: The Month of the 529 Savings Plan!

  We celebrate a few beloved festivities in May. The 4th was for eager Star Wars fans (May the Fourth be with you, too, on what was just unofficially the official Star Wars Day). And the 5th, better known as Cinco de Mayo, is all about guacamole and tacos. So how…

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• April 26, 2018

  Lifelong Learning

  Can reading improve your intelligence? Scientists say yes

  What kind of impact does reading have on overall academic success? A HUGE one! Just ask any teacher, and they’ll be happy to expound on the ways that reading — doing it a lot, doing it increasingly well — can boost your child’s grades and overall academic career. But teachers…

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• April 12, 2018

  Path to College

  What to do when you can’t choose a major

  College represents a significant investment of time and money, and the stakes are high: When it’s all done, a graduate should be equipped with the knowledge required to earn a life-sustaining salary. Talk about feeling the pressure to get it right! That inevitable question of “What should I do with…

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• March 27, 2018

  Saving for College

  Diapers to Diplomas: How one family is saving for college

  The baby phase is expensive. Bottles, stroller, crib, rocker, burp clothes, bibs, toys, diapers. Saving for college might be the furthest thing from your mind – and your pocketbook. Imagine having two babies at once! You might even laugh at the notion of college saving. But Cristy Clavijo-Kish and her…

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• March 22, 2018

  Financial Literacy

  Saving for retirement and for college: It’s not an either-or!

  You know you need to save for your children’s college, and you know you need to save for your own retirement. So how do you balance these financial demands within your budget? It’s our mission to get you to start saving for college, and the earlier, the better! But we…

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• March 13, 2018

  Path to College

  How to Tell It’s Time For a Tutor

  When your child is struggling academically in school, it shows, and not just on their report card. Your child might express anxiety about upcoming tests, make negative comments such as “I hate reading,” or even express physical complaints of headaches or nausea. Oftentimes, parents can work with their child themselves…

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• March 13, 2018

  Path to College

  How to Tell It's Time For a Tutor

  When your child is struggling academically in school, it shows, and not just on their report card. Your child might express anxiety about upcoming tests, make negative comments such as “I hate reading,” or even express physical complaints of headaches or nausea. Oftentimes, parents can work with their child themselves…

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• February 21, 2018

  Saving for College

  Just in time: Your top college savings questions, answered!

  Starting a college savings plan is a big deal. We get that. There are so many factors to consider, so many questions! But, we’re here to help make saving for college simple, affordable and stress-free. To help you answer your questions, we recently held a webinar featuring the mother of…

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