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• August 4, 2023

  Saving for College

  3 Ways to Save When Your Child Leaves Daycare for Kindergarten

  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…

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• July 27, 2023

  Financial Literacy

  From ABCs to 529s: The Smart Path to College Savings!

  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…

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• July 17, 2023

  Industry Highlights

  Meet Florida’s 5 Teacher of the Year Finalists

  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…

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• July 10, 2023

  Path to College

  Dorm Life Awaits: Here’s How to Help Your Student Settle In

  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…

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• June 7, 2023

  Path to College

  Discover Glamping at Florida State Parks

  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.…

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• May 31, 2023

  Path to College

  Florida Universities Prepare Students to Take Over the Family Business

  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…

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• May 17, 2023

  Financial Literacy

  3 Things to Know About New IRS Rules for 529 Savings Plans

  The 529 Savings Plan has always been a great tax-advantaged college savings vehicle, but the new IRS rules regarding 529 savings plans have added even more benefits that go beyond college and might even help you with retirement! We are here to break it all down for you! The best…

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• April 28, 2023

  Path to College

  Win the Fight Against the Summer Slide

  The end of the school year is fast approaching, and if you’re like most parents, you’re already making plans to keep your children gainfully occupied. We get it—the stakes are high. Bored kids and free time aren’t always the most productive combination. While your littles, middles and teens need downtime,…

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• April 24, 2023

  Financial Literacy

  Top Five Reasons to Enroll in a Florida 529 Prepaid Plan

  The annual Prepaid Plan Open Enrollment window runs February 1 through April 30, but the truth is, there are reasons all year long to start saving for your child’s college education early and consistently. Here are 5 of our favorite reasons to sign up now – and if you sign…

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• March 29, 2023

  Path to College

  Mark Your Calendar: National College Decision Day, May 1!

  When you become a parent, you find out quickly that the calendar is your friend – whether it’s reminders for your infant’s checkups or middle school soccer season dates or the many deadlines that rule the life of a graduating, college-bound senior. Once your child gets to that season, there…

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