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August 28, 2018

Saving for College
Short time to save? Start anyway!

We say all the time that it’s never too early to start saving for college. But please believe us when we also say that it’s never too late! Sure, you’re going to have to make some sacrifices, either to your monthly budget or to your savings goal. But these Do’s…
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August 15, 2018

Path to College
Eight tips for parents from Florida’s Teacher of the Year

Joy Prescott has advice for parents — and the chops to offer it. She has taught for 17 years and was recently named Florida’s 2019 Teacher of the Year by the Florida Department of Education. She’s also a mother of three. Through both professional observation and personal trial and error,…
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August 7, 2018

Financial Literacy
Setting the right goal for your 529 savings

So just how much should you be saving for college? Talk about a tough question! If you ask your friends, your parents, your financial adviser and Google, you’ll probably get different advice every time. The answer, ultimately, has to come from within you. But you’ll be more likely to have…
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July 23, 2018

Lifelong Learning
Teachers Who Inspire Us and Bring ‘Joy’

It’s been a little over a week since the Florida Department of Education recognized more than two dozen of the state’s top teachers, and from that group named Glades County fourth-grade math teacher Joy Prescott as the 2019 Teacher of the Year. But we are still smiling and feeling inspired…
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July 3, 2018

Lifelong Learning
Visit these Florida museums to make your kids smarter

Tourists may flock to Florida for our beautiful beaches and fun theme parks, but we know there’s so much more to do than that! We have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to state parks, museums and educational opportunities, and summer is the perfect time to take advantage. The…
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June 20, 2018

Lifelong Learning
The best books for your kids to read this summer

As parents, we exhale a little over the summer, don’t we? Freed from the rigor of school and homework, we ease up on our routines and bedtimes, and allow our children to enjoy more freedom to do what they want. But all this relaxation can come with a price that…
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June 5, 2018

Lifelong Learning
Uniquely Florida: These specialized college majors are too cool for school

From world-class beaches to thrilling theme parks, there’s so much that makes Florida unique and exciting — as a place to visit, and as a place to live and work. This is reflected even in the degree offerings of Florida’s colleges and universities, which are tailoring their degree programs and…
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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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Financial Literacy
Florida Bright Futures and Florida Prepaid – A Winning Combo!
Florida Prepaid College Plans are a smart and guaranteed way for all Florida residents to save for college. Most families end up using their plans at Florida schools, but the value of the plans can be applied to most schools ...
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Saving for College
Busting the Top 7 Myths About Prepaid Plans
When it comes to saving for college using a prepaid plan, don't allow inaccuracies, misconceptions and myths to stand in the way of getting started. To help you better understand the plans and how they work, here are some common myths ...
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Industry Highlights
Next Open Enrollment dates announced!
Florida Prepaid has some news: The next Florida Prepaid College Plan Open Enrollment period will be from February 1 – April 30. Of course, you don’t actually have to wait for Open Enrollment to enroll in one of our popular ...
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