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Florida Prepaid College Plan: Lock In Tuition, Peace of Mind –A Planner’s Guide (2025)

College tuition feels like a runaway train, doesn't it? For many Florida families, that train is headed straight for their savings, and the anxiety is...
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Smarter College Savings With 529 Plans: Answering Common Questions & Concerns

Florida Prepaid College Plan: Lock In Tuition, Peace of Mind –A Planner’s Guide (2025)

College tuition feels like a runaway train, doesn't it? For many Florida families, that train is headed straight for their savings, and the anxiety is...

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Florida Prepaid College Plan: Lock In Tuition, Peace of Mind –A Planner’s Guide (2025)

College tuition feels like a runaway train, doesn't it? For many Florida families, that train is headed straight for their savings, and the anxiety is...

Smarter College Savings With 529 Plans: Answering Common Questions & Concerns

Is your 529 plan a source of hope, or a little bit of a headache? If you're like many parents I've talked to over...

52 Week Money Challenge – How To Save $10k In A Year

Let's be blunt: Most people are just not good at saving. They dream big, but their bank accounts tell a different story. I'm Michael Ryan, and...

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Florida Prepaid College Plan: Lock In Tuition, Peace of Mind –A Planner’s Guide (2025)

Michael Ryan
College tuition feels like a runaway train, doesn't it? For many Florida families, that train is headed straight for their savings, and the anxiety is...

Smarter College Savings With 529 Plans: Answering Common Questions & Concerns

Michael Ryan
Is your 529 plan a source of hope, or a little bit of a headache? If you're like many parents I've talked to over...

52 Week Money Challenge – How To Save $10k In A Year

Michael Ryan
Let's be blunt: Most people are just not good at saving. They dream big, but their bank accounts tell a different story. I'm Michael Ryan, and...

Confused? Which Types of College Savings Accounts To Choose From?

Michael Ryan
Did you know that college costs have gone through the roof lately? I'm talking a whopping 25%-30% increase in just ten years! Crazy, right? But...

Florida 529 Plans – A Comprehensive Guide to College Savings in the Sunshine State

Michael Ryan
What parent doesn't dream of a bright future for their child? As a parent myself, I know that saving for college is a top...

Should You Use a Roth IRA to Pay for College Tuition?

Michael Ryan
As a former financial planner and father of two college-aged sons, I've helped countless families develop smart college savings strategies. One question that often...

Unused 529 Funds: Your 529 Plan to Roth IRA Rollover Guide (2025-2026)

Michael Ryan
My oldest son just graduated from college. My youngest is a sophomore. For almost 30 years, like many of you, I've diligently put money...

Paying For College: 19 Ways to Pay For College and Higher Education

Michael Ryan
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the rising costs of college education? Worried about how to pay for tuition and expenses when you go to...

Different Types of Student Loans: What You Need to Know Before You Borrow

Michael Ryan
Are you overwhelmed by the maze of student loans out there? You're not alone. In fact, 70% of college students graduate with a significant...

529 Plans: The Ultimate Guide to Saving for College (2025)

Michael Ryan
On March 14, 2025, I watched the Robinsons’ jaws drop when they saw their 529 plan had yielded just 0.8% over five years—because it...

Florida Prepaid vs. 529 Plan: A 2025 Planner’s Verdict

Michael Ryan
For 25 years, I watched good, smart parents tie themselves in knots over this exact decision. They'd come into my office with stacks of...