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• December 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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• November 15, 2023

  Lifelong Learning

  Teach Your Little One about Money at the Holidays

  The holiday season is an exhilarating time for children, especially those between 5 and 9 years old. While still young enough to believe in all the magical moments, they’re old enough to understand the joy and satisfaction of receiving gifts and giving gifts to others. That’s also what makes the…

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• November 15, 2023

  Lifelong Learning

  Less Is More for Ages 0 to 4

  When you’re the parent of little ones, particularly those who are 4 years old and younger, navigating holiday gifts from friends and family can be tricky. While it’s heartwarming to watch your children open fabulous presents, chances are they have a pile of perfectly good toys at home that they’re…

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• November 15, 2023

  Lifelong Learning

  Avoid Gadget Overload: Mindful Electronic Gifts for Kids

  For busy parents whose kids are making holiday gift lists heavy on the latest cell phones, gaming systems and tablets, it’s getting more and more difficult to find gifts that will please kids without overloading them on screen time. Research has linked excessive entertainment-based screen time for adolescents to health…

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• November 15, 2023

  Path to College

  Campus Spotlight: Florida State University

  Florida State University (FSU) is getting a lot of national attention in 2023 thanks to its winning football season and successes in other sports, including women’s soccer and softball. But the 175-year-old public research university also offers over 360 academic programs, over 750 Recognized Student Organizations, and has been steadily…

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• October 10, 2023

  Path to College

  4 Ways to Ace College Applications Stress-Free

  It takes time to collect the materials they need to put their best foot forward and impress schools – especially letters of recommendation and transcripts – so it’s smart to have a generous head start. For high school seniors, it is officially that time of year: college application season. Those…

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• September 27, 2023

  Financial Literacy

  Your College Student’s Future Financial Success Starts With These 5 Steps

  If you’re the parent of a high school senior or college freshman, money and spending have likely been hot topics of discussion this year. The stark reality is that college has never been more expensive. In the past four decades, college tuition has more than doubled, and students are borrowing…

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• September 7, 2023

  Lifelong Learning

  Healthy School Lunch Hacks for Your Littles, Middles and Teens

  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…

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• August 14, 2023

  Path to College

  5 Ways to Get Senior Year off to a Great Start

  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.…

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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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