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February 21, 2016

Starting IS Believing, but FINISHING is Achieving

Place this one in the “you had one job” files …

Wayne asked me to pick up several items for dinner, and sent this list:

Prepaid College Tuition

I dutifully picked up the items I saw on the list, rechecking it several times, before picking my son up from an event and returning home. Several hours later, Wayne, who had been out, called before returning home to say “let’s go over the ingredients one more time” before he made the pasta recipe he had planned.

Him: “Did you get the butter?”

Me: The butter? That wasn’t on the list.

Him: I’m pretty sure I put it on the list.

Me (after glancing at the list): Oh no, it was on the list.

Fortunately, he had an opportunity to pick up the butter at the last moment, saving our menu from missing a critical ingredient (hooray!)

Sometimes, there are things on our lists that we have inadvertently neglected to do, and we are able to save check those things off before losing the opportunity.

There’s Another “Last Chance” Looming

I have been fortunate to be a Believer Blogger for Florida Prepaid for the past two years. During this open enrollment period, we’ve discussed expanding possibilities, turning dreams into realities, and the power of a Prepaid plan. Open enrollment ends February 29, so if you have been considering signing up for a Florida Prepaid plan for your child or a child you care about, it truly is time to check this task off the list.

Do You Still Have Concerns?

I know that your decisions about your family’s finances are personal and challenging. If you’re anything like us, you are juggling the expenses of necessities while trying to squeeze in some wants that make everyone happy!

I also know that it is easy for myths and misconceptions to exist about a program like Florida Prepaid. For example, many Floridians think it is not possible to use a prepaid plan at an out-of-state or private college. Fortunately, that’s not true.

Although prepaid plans are designed to be used at Florida Colleges or State Universities, the value of the plans can be used at other schools nationwide. Whether you pick a public, private, in-state or out-of-state school, the program pays the same as they would pay a Florida School. Our family is proof, because Tenley has used Florida Prepaid at Valdosta State University in Georgia!

Checking Prepaid Off the List

Ready to take action? Here’s what you need to know!

To learn more, click here or call 1.800.552.GRAD (4723)! If you purchase a plan, please provide the code BLOG1516 to receive a special gift.

As I mentioned, enrollment ends on February 29, 2016, and my fellow Believer Bloggers like Working Mom Magic,  Raising Whasians, Mindy’s Fitness Journey, and I are eager to make sure as many children in Florida as possible can benefit from the current low prices and the variety of options available.

To sweeten the pot, I am offering a $10 gift card to Amazon, Starbucks, or Target (winner’s choice) to one of my readers who helps get the word out! The winner also gets a bonus green pen imbued with all kinds of optimistic mojo :-).

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ps: dinner (WITH the butter) turned out great! Phew!

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This post is sponsored by the Florida Prepaid College Board, through my role as a Believer Blogger. All thoughts are my own.

Paula Kiger
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Comments

  1. mommytalkshow says

    February 22, 2016 at 10:11 am

    Glad you dinner wasn’t ruined.
    Thanks for sharing this opp for Florida families.

    Reply
    • Paula Kiger says

      February 22, 2016 at 1:08 pm

      I love sharing such a great program!! And in full disclosure, the butter was ACTUALLY for the roasted garlic and french bread but who wants pasta without the bread??!! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Rena McDaniel says

    February 22, 2016 at 1:14 pm

    I’m just as bad about things like that too! Spaghetti looked fabulous though!

    Reply
    • Paula Kiger says

      February 22, 2016 at 9:43 pm

      YEAH. It’s gotten laughable when it doesn’t make me soooo annoyed with myself! The recipe was quite tasty! Here it is: http://iwillnoteatoysters.com/paprika-white-wine-bucatini/

      Reply
  3. Thomas Murphy says

    February 22, 2016 at 4:53 pm

    I like the 4-Year Florida University Plan

    Reply
    • Paula Kiger says

      February 22, 2016 at 9:44 pm

      That one covers many bases – thx for your comment!

      Reply
  4. Candace Galan-Calderon says

    February 22, 2016 at 8:53 pm

    I think the Florida 529 Savings Plan

    Reply
    • Paula Kiger says

      February 22, 2016 at 9:44 pm

      SO much flexibility! Thx for stopping by and thx for commenting!

      Reply
  5. Ann says

    February 23, 2016 at 12:15 am

    I’m looking at the Florida 529 Savings Plan, and am impressed with the variety of options available in terms of both portfolios and funds. I think that this is laid out rather clearly, so that both students and their families can be well-informed before the college years.

    Reply
    • Paula Kiger (Big Green Pen) says

      February 23, 2016 at 7:15 am

      I agree! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  6. Zoey says

    February 23, 2016 at 1:19 am

    I think the 4 year Florida College plan would be a good one.

    Reply
    • Paula Kiger (Big Green Pen) says

      February 23, 2016 at 7:15 am

      I do too. Having a child (or children) in college is stressful enough; knowing so much of the expense is taken care of is a huge gift!

      Reply
  7. sandym204 says

    February 23, 2016 at 8:25 am

    I like the 4-Year Florida University Plan.

    Reply
    • Paula Kiger (Big Green Pen) says

      February 23, 2016 at 11:39 am

      It’s a great one – thx for commenting!

      Reply
  8. Catherine Shaw says

    February 23, 2016 at 8:54 am

    I am not a Floridian so let me know if I’m automatically DQ’d. Anyway, it’s The Florida 529 Savings Plan that appeals.

    Reply
    • Paula Kiger (Big Green Pen) says

      February 23, 2016 at 11:41 am

      DQ for the giveaway? Not at all! Thx for dropping by! This article may be of interest – I found it when researching this post. It didn’t end up being a fit but it does apply to a broader readership than Florida! http://news.yahoo.com/3-myths-prepaid-college-tuition-plans-debunked-152518701.html;_ylt=A0LEVy2Ci8xWWuwAvg5XNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTByOHZyb21tBGNvbG8DYmYxBHBvcwMxBHZ0aWQDBHNlYwNzcg–

      Reply
  9. sandra says

    February 23, 2016 at 1:02 pm

    maybe the 4-Year Florida University Plan since it covers tuition and most fees for 120 credit hours at a State University.

    Reply
    • Paula Kiger says

      February 23, 2016 at 4:33 pm

      Isn’t that fantastic? Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  10. Beppe DM says

    February 23, 2016 at 2:35 pm

    I like the 4-Year Florida University Plan.

    Reply
    • Paula Kiger says

      February 23, 2016 at 4:34 pm

      I do too. It’s what my children are fortunate enough to have, thanks my parents.

      Reply
  11. Julie Matek says

    February 23, 2016 at 3:21 pm

    I love the 4 yr old Florida college plan:) thanks for the chance!

    Reply
    • Paula Kiger says

      February 23, 2016 at 4:35 pm

      I do too, Julie, and you’re welcome!

      Reply
  12. latanya t says

    February 23, 2016 at 3:58 pm

    I like the 2-Year Florida
    College Plan

    Reply
    • Paula Kiger says

      February 23, 2016 at 4:35 pm

      It’s a great choice! I love how there are many different options for various needs and budgets. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  13. Jessica Sherwood (@heal41hp) says

    February 23, 2016 at 7:17 pm

    The 4-Year Florida University Plan maybe?

    Reply
    • Paula Kiger says

      February 23, 2016 at 8:05 pm

      It’s a good one! 🙂

      Reply
  14. bn100 says

    February 23, 2016 at 10:22 pm

    1-Year Florida
    University Plan

    Reply
    • Paula Kiger says

      February 24, 2016 at 1:54 am

      That’s a super option!

      Reply
  15. Emily Endrizzi says

    February 24, 2016 at 1:38 am

    My oldest is heading off to college in New York in the fall. We live in Pennsylvania though so this wouldn’t have helped us. They sound like a great option for Florida families.

    Reply
    • Paula Kiger says

      February 24, 2016 at 1:55 am

      Good luck to your freshman-to-be! That’s exciting! 🙂

      Reply
  16. Holly Thomas says

    February 24, 2016 at 5:23 am

    I like the 4-Year Florida University Plan.

    Reply
    • Paula Kiger (Big Green Pen) says

      February 24, 2016 at 10:38 am

      Me too. Thx for your comment! 🙂

      Reply
  17. Lauren says

    February 24, 2016 at 1:04 pm

    I thinkt he 4 year University Plan is the best. Mom did it for me, and I am SO grateful! I am a Gator grad, so maybe my kid will, too:) If not, there’s other options you can do with it, which I like.

    Reply
    • Paula Kiger (Big Green Pen) says

      February 25, 2016 at 12:41 am

      Yay Mom! 🙂

      Reply
  18. Terri Irvin says

    February 24, 2016 at 2:16 pm

    I think the Florida 529 Savings Plan would be good for us.

    Reply
    • Paula Kiger (Big Green Pen) says

      February 25, 2016 at 12:41 am

      So much flexibility with that one!

      Reply
  19. John Leahy says

    February 24, 2016 at 2:25 pm

    I’m leaning toward the 4-Year Florida University Plan myself!

    Reply
    • Paula Kiger (Big Green Pen) says

      February 25, 2016 at 12:42 am

      SO much peace of mind having 4 years taken care of!

      Reply
  20. David says

    February 24, 2016 at 3:30 pm

    I think 2 + 2 Florida Plan be is good 😀

    Reply
    • Paula Kiger (Big Green Pen) says

      February 25, 2016 at 12:42 am

      I agree. Thanks for commenting.

      Reply
  21. Chris M says

    February 25, 2016 at 5:00 am

    529 Savings Plan

    Reply
    • Paula Kiger (Big Green Pen) says

      February 25, 2016 at 9:25 am

      Great one! Thx for your comment!

      Reply
  22. Maria Sarmento says

    February 25, 2016 at 9:22 am

    The Florida 529 Savings Plan sounds good if I really was there 🙂

    Reply
    • Paula Kiger (Big Green Pen) says

      February 25, 2016 at 9:26 am

      Yep It’s a good one (and I think every state has a 529 option but I would have to double check!). Full disclosure: we started 529s for both of our children but ended up stopping our investments to them when my husband was unemployed for several years. In retrospect (as I have needed to shell out for books and other expenses), I have wished I had maintained the discipline to keep them up!

      Reply
  23. Jessica Massaway says

    February 25, 2016 at 12:11 pm

    I like the 4 year Florida plan!

    Reply
    • Paula Kiger says

      February 25, 2016 at 12:17 pm

      Me too. It’s what my kids have, thanks to their generous and forward-thinking grandparents.

      Reply
  24. Amanda saltsman says

    February 25, 2016 at 12:26 pm

    I like the four year plan

    Reply
    • Paula Kiger says

      February 25, 2016 at 7:27 pm

      Thx for your comment!

      Reply
  25. Melissa says

    February 25, 2016 at 2:19 pm

    the 4-Year Florida College Plan sounds good.

    Reply
    • Paula Kiger says

      February 25, 2016 at 7:28 pm

      It does!

      Reply
  26. Natalie says

    February 25, 2016 at 6:52 pm

    I think that the 4-Year Florida
    University Plan would be the best fit for my family.

    Reply
    • Paula Kiger says

      February 25, 2016 at 7:29 pm

      Awesome – good luck to you in the giveaway!

      Reply
  27. Susan Smith says

    February 25, 2016 at 9:56 pm

    I think the 4 year Florida College plan would be a good choice.

    Reply
    • Paula Kiger says

      February 25, 2016 at 11:56 pm

      I do too! Thx for popping in!

      Reply
  28. Ron says

    February 26, 2016 at 1:17 am

    4-Year Florida College Plan

    Reply
    • Paula Kiger (Big Green Pen) says

      February 26, 2016 at 7:22 am

      Thx for stopping by, Ron!

      Reply
  29. Hannah C says

    February 26, 2016 at 9:52 pm

    I would like the 2 Year Florida Plan.

    Reply
  30. Brenda white says

    February 26, 2016 at 11:11 pm

    I like the Florida 529 plan, thanks! I think Virginia offers similar, that’s where I live currently

    Reply

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