Saving for College Archive (Page 7)

• November 21, 2016

  Saving for College

  The College Path in Florida: Affordable, Accessible!

  It used to be that if a high school graduate planned to get a 4-year degree, their first choice was to enroll in one of Florida’s 12 State Universities. But now that the 28 State Colleges offer over 170 bachelor degree programs, as well as associate degrees, more students are…

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• October 17, 2016

  Saving for College

  Yes you can! That Latte Could Open the Door to College Savings!

  Mark your calendars Florida families – Prepaid Plan Open Enrollment ends February 28th!  Don’t miss your chance to lock in this year’s plan prices so you can check saving for college off your list. We are pretty excited about this year’s prices, too.  The 4-Year University Plan starts at less…

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• August 15, 2016

  Saving for College

  Florida Prepaid victory: Three in college at once, all debt-free

  My Mother’s Day gift this year from my youngest was extra special in many ways. My youngest had graduated from Florida State University earlier that month, right on the heels of her two siblings’ graduations from the University of Florida and Flagler College. Her gift to me: A photo collage…

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• May 31, 2016

  Saving for College

  How to Beat that Student Debt Clock of $2,726.03 per second

  As if you needed another reason to start saving for a child’s college early, consider this alarming statistic gleaned from Federal Reserve data: The current student debt amount is rising at a rate of $2,726.03 per second. MarketWatch commissioned StartClass, an education data site, to create the clock. They get…

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• April 11, 2016

  Saving for College

  College Savings, Simplified: A Guide to the Many Options

  No matter how a family saves for college, the overarching goals are universal: Smooth the financial path to college for a child. Avoid loan debt. Save in manageable increments early to avoid big financial burdens later on. But the options for saving are many, and the ins and outs can…

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• March 14, 2016

  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 and the facts that bust them: Myth #1: If…

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• December 12, 2015

  Saving for College

  Why Rose Naff Believes

  Rose Naff’s firstborn, Brenna, was just a few months old when the buzz surrounding Florida’s newly established prepaid tuition plans grew loud enough for Rose to take notice. In 1987, at founder Stanley Tate’s urging, the state established the Florida Prepaid College Board to offer families like the Naffs a…

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