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• August 8, 2022

  Saving for College

  Florida Bright Futures Changes a Win for Working Students

  High school can be a challenging juggle for go-getter students who are trying to balance their academic goals with extracurricular activities, career and work experience, and personal time. But the new school year brings good news for students hoping to qualify for the merit-based Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program, which…

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• August 8, 2022

  Path to College

  Which extracurriculars are right for your child?

  Back-to-school season is a natural time to re-evaluate your kids’ extracurricular activities: which ones to add, which ones to continue, and which to drop. With so many options, how should you and your child choose? We decided to tackle this tough question with the tried-and-true “5 Ws and 1 H.”…

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• July 12, 2022

  Path to College

  Tips to prepare your rising college freshman

  With college classes beginning in August, Florida’s first-time college parents are wondering what they can do to prepare. Mandy Shields knows a thing or two about that. Shields, the interim director of the Residential Student Experience at Florida State University, has more than two decades of experience talking to college…

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• June 13, 2022

  Path to College

  Kid-reviewed and approved Sunshine State books

  Sometimes the hardest part of reading is choosing what you hope will be a great book. The Florida Association for Media in Education gives parents and students a jumpstart by publishing an annual list of books sure to be a hit with kids. And this time of year is perfect…

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• May 5, 2022

  Financial Literacy

  A Financial Planner’s Advice About Saving For College: Just Do It.

  More Floridians are saving in Florida 529 Savings Plans than ever before. In December 2017, there were just over 66,000 accounts; now, that number now is nearly 130,000 — almost double in the past five years! Why the increase? We asked Mari Adam, a certified financial planner at Mercer Advisors…

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• May 3, 2022

  Path to College

  Gift Ideas that Teachers Love

  With another school year drawing to a close, it’s time to think about the best way to thank the teachers. These high-impact human beings work tirelessly for our children, inspiring them and awakening curiosity, while sharing their passion for learning. Gift cards take away some of the anxiety of finding…

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• April 8, 2022

  Financial Literacy

  Teach your kids to save at every age

  Every April is Financial Literacy Month, and April 22 is National Teach Children to Save Day. Florida started its celebration in late March when the governor signed legislation to mandate a financial literacy course for high school graduation. (The new law will apply to students entering ninth grade in the…

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• April 1, 2022

  Path to College

  ¡Obtenga efectivo para la universidad!

  La Inscripción Abierta del Plan Prepagado 2022 ya está aquí, y nosotros tenemos grandes noticias para los residentes de la Florida. Las familias que adquieran un Plan Prepagado antes del 30 de abril pueden recibir un bono en efectivo de hasta $500 para cubrir los gastos adicionales de la universidad…

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• March 30, 2022

  Saving for College

  Simplified College Savings: Three moms share their Prepaid journey

  We think Florida Prepaid is hands down the best way for you to save for college, but you don’t have to take our word for it — not when so many customers have such wonderful things to say. “If you are on the fence, do not be!” writes Brianna, who…

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• March 22, 2022

  Lifelong Learning

  6 Tips to Get Your Kids Outside

  Daylight Saving Time is back, bringing longer days and more opportunities to head outdoors, especially for kids who spend most of their day at school. But it isn’t always easy for parents to convince kids to get out there, especially since we don’t always set a good example. Study after…

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