Tag Archive for "529 Savings Plans"

• October 10, 2017

  Saving for College

  Florida Prepaid – College Savings Simplified!

  College savings can feel like a daunting task. But it can be simple, and it can start with Florida Prepaid. First, it might help to understand what Florida Prepaid is by first understanding why it exists! The program began almost 30 years ago, when state leaders wanted to help make…

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• November 1, 2017

  Path to College

  5 Takeaways from “How America Pays for College”

  Each year, Sallie Mae teams up with the market research company Ipsos to ask families about their attitudes toward the value of a college education and what they are doing to make college more affordable. Now in its 10th year, “How America Pays for College” reflects the current reality for…

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• November 14, 2017

  Path to College

  This holiday season, ask for the gift of college!

  As the holiday season approaches, parents may find themselves fielding questions about what gifts their children would like to receive. And while many families have needs to fill, some are left with the realization that there isn’t much their children truly need. What if some of those dollars usually spent…

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• December 11, 2017

  Financial Literacy

  3 College Costs That Have Nothing To Do With Tuition

  You’ve probably heard that college tuition rates are climbing nationally. It’s a topic that often makes the nightly news, and for good reason, as tuition has been outpacing inflation since the 1970s. Ready for more tough talk? Tuition is only one piece of the college budget pie. To help illustrate…

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• January 3, 2018

  Saving for College

  Resolve to save for college this New Year!

  The New Year is upon us, and it’s a natural time to reflect and reset. With the changing of the calendar, we pause to marvel at how quickly another year has come and gone — and nothing seems to make time move faster than having children! Guess what? The years…

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• February 15, 2018

  Financial Literacy

  Choose the right savings goal for you

  So you know you need to start saving for college, but just how much should you set aside each month? The answer to how much to save depends on a few variables: the age of your child, the projected cost of the school they might attend and, how much you…

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• February 21, 2018

  Saving for College

  Just in time: Your top college savings questions, answered!

  Starting a college savings plan is a big deal. We get that. There are so many factors to consider, so many questions! But, we’re here to help make saving for college simple, affordable and stress-free. To help you answer your questions, we recently held a webinar featuring the mother of…

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• January 22, 2021

  Saving for College

  Why you shouldn’t bank on scholarships alone

  It’s often said that success occurs when preparation and luck meet. This adage certainly applies to college savings when you consider that while scholarships can be a big help, the best strategy involves preparation. Fortunately, Florida Prepaid has you covered with an array of options that can help you diversify…

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• August 18, 2021

  Financial Literacy

  Customer 101: Quick Tips for Using Your Plan Benefits

  Congratulations to all recent high school graduates!  Are you now ready to attend college and use your Prepaid Plan and/or Savings Plan?  The good news is that this is the easiest part of the whole process, and here are a few helpful tips to get you started. Using Your Prepaid…

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