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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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• April 4, 2016

  Path to College

  Talking College with Chancellor Pumariega

  Florida’s 28 state colleges are an increasingly popular option for students pursuing a postsecondary degree, with enrollees completing all four years there, completing a vocational or workforce program or getting their associate’s degree and perhaps continuing on to one of the state’s 4-year university institutions. Chancellor Madeline Pumariega, on the…

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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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• January 27, 2016 Courtesy of Smart4College

  Financial Literacy

  5 Financial Resolutions for 2016

  Rather than make vague resolutions that are easily forgotten or derailed, certified financial planner Sean Moore, president of SMART College Funding in Boca Raton, urges families to get very clear about the intention of New Year’s resolutions and the actions needed to carry them out. The first action item is…

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• January 27, 2016

  Lifelong Learning

  Importance of Education

  Albert Einstein was famously quoted as saying: “Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school.” As a teacher and a parent, this quote holds truth. A formal education has a significant impact on the overall development of our children — mentally, socially and emotionally.…

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• January 27, 2016

  Industry Highlights

  Happenings in College Savings, Higher Education and Personal Finance

  Florida Colleges Straight Talk Chancellor Madeline Pumariega talks straight with students during her visit to Polk State College, including sharing what she wishes she had known back in college. High School Graduation The graduation rates for the class of 2015 are at a 12-year high. Florida’s statewide graduation rate climbed…

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• January 21, 2016

  Path to College

  Top 10 Reasons to Attend a Florida College

  Attending St. Johns River State College was probably the best decision I’ve ever made. I met different teachers and professors, all of whom encouraged me to step outside of my comfort zone and challenge myself in ways I never would have on my own. So not only did I receive…

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• January 19, 2016 Courtesy of College Costs and Transparency Center

  Financial Literacy

  Saving for College in 2016

  When it comes to college savings, families can feel overwhelmed when deciding what’s best for a child – and the family budget. To help families as they plan for 2016 finances, Florida Prepaid sat down with Certified Financial Planner Mitch McLendon, CRPC, a Wealth Management advisor and senior vice president-Wealth…

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• January 10, 2016

  Path to College

  Thankful for Grandmother’s Investment

  When I was 3, my grandmother made the decision to invest in my future. She purchased Florida Prepaid’s 4-Year Florida University Plan. My grandmother understood this plan would make it possible for my parents to send me to college free of debt. Florida Prepaid has made my college experience immensely…

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• December 18, 2015 Courtesy of Scholastic.com

  Lifelong Learning

  Helping Them Believe ‘I Can Be Anything!’

  Ask a child what they want to be when they grow up, and the answers often have no limitations. I am going to be an astronaut!…I want to be a firefighter!… I am going to be a doctor like my mom…I will be a princess and a teacher and a…

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