How To Save and Pay for College: A Q&A with a Financial Expert
Paying for college is one of the biggest financial challenges families face today. We sat down with Ben Laska, a CFP® professional and MPPL Financial’s in-house expert on college planning, to unpack key strategies parents and prospective students should consider when preparing for this major investment. From saving strategies to tax credits, here’s what you […]
Grandparent-Owned 529 College Savings Plans: More Powerful Than Ever
There’s good news for students who have financially generous grandparents. Beginning in the 2024-2025 academic year, grandparent-owned 529 college savings plans have stopped becoming a headache for students seeking federal financial aid. As Ben Laska, CFP® and financial advisor based in MPPL’s Wausau, WI office, explains: “Previously, distributions from such plans negatively impacted the student’s […]