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• December 6, 2021

  Saving for College

  Why Experiences Make Fantastic Gifts

  Maybe you’re worried about your little ones becoming materialistic. Maybe you prefer the idea of making lasting memories. Maybe you just hate shopping, or at least feel like you’re running out of time. These are some of the more obvious reasons some people choose to give the gift of an…

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• December 1, 2021

  Path to College

  Tips to conquer the ACT or SAT

  Taking the SAT or ACT has reached “rite of passage” status for college-bound high school students. For some, it’s a laissez-faire experience; for others, it’s a high-stakes opportunity that demands heroic study schedules. It’s up to parents and students to find their happy middle. The baseline reality? The tests can’t…

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• November 8, 2021

  Path to College

  Tips for overextended teens

  Our college-bound kids are talented and goal-oriented, but that comes with challenges. What happens when they become overextended? How can parents help teens find balance? Florida Prepaid sat down recently with Dr. Kimberly Renk, a psychology professor at the University of Central Florida, to discuss this.  Here are a few…

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• November 8, 2021

  Saving for College

  Priceless: The gift of college savings

  Inflation continues to impact Floridians, and recent reports suggest it is not taking a break for the holidays. Nor is the recession. This means the same amount of money spent in typical years simply won’t go as far. But we can think of one gift is recession- and inflation-proof: A…

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• October 11, 2021

  Path to College

  Cute Alert: Kid costumes that imagine big futures

  The kids might say Halloween is all about the candy, but we adults know that’s not the whole truth. There is joy in transformation, in inhabiting an alter ego for a few hours and imagining what it would be like to be someone else. And while it’s unlikely your little…

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• September 27, 2021

  Saving for College

  Florida universities rise in national rankings

  The value of a Florida 529 Prepaid Plan is rising in a way that has nothing to do with actual dollars and everything to do with bang for the buck. U.S. News & World Report recently released its 2022 U.S. News Best Colleges lists, and several Florida institutions rose even…

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• September 27, 2021

  Saving for College

  Big Dreams Start Now. Enroll in a Prepaid Plan and save $50!

  With school back in full swing, it’s time to finally do that thing you keep meaning to do: Open a 529 Prepaid Plan! We know this seems daunting to some, but it doesn’t have to be — it only takes about 15 minutes.  And, just in case you need some…

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• September 7, 2021

  Financial Literacy

  What You Should Know About FAFSA

  If there’s anything that’s more fun than doing your taxes, it’s filling out the FAFSA. (Sarcasm intended.) “Many people say it’s worse because it’s harder to understand from a ‘what are they asking me’ point of view,” says Cozy Whitman, an expert at College Inside Track. The company helps families…

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• September 1, 2021

  Saving for College

  College Savings 101: 4 Things Parents Should Know

  If you’re a parent, chances are you have to make a lot of decisions for your family. And while we might not be able to help you decide everything (e.g., will you be making grilled chicken or spaghetti for dinner?), we are here to help simplify one of the most…

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• August 23, 2021

  Path to College

  Help your child prepare to apply for college with this checklist

  Applying for college can feel like a daunting process. Like any big project, it’s best to break it into bite-sized pieces and check them off one by one. Here is a handy checklist to share with your college-bound child, to help them stay on track! They of course have to…

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