by Danny Cieniewicz | Jul 26, 2023 | 529 Plans, Saving for College, Taxes
When choosing the best option to invest for college, many folks have questions which is the way to go. I’ve seen many people asking, should I use a 529 plan or a high-yield savings account? Unfortunately, I think the question itself stems from a...
by Danny Cieniewicz | Jun 17, 2023 | 529 Plans, Paying for College
As the cost of higher education continues to rise, it’s common to see grandparents stepping in to support their grandchildren’s college expenses. It can be a wonderful gift for a grandparent who wants to see a grandchild benefit from a college education....
by Danny Cieniewicz | Mar 15, 2023 | 529 Plans, Saving for College, Taxes
When it comes to saving & paying for college, 529 plans are a force to be reckoned with. They’re not perfect, but they are as good a tool as you can find. Thankfully, Congress has passed legislation in recent years to further bolster 529 plan benefits. For...
by Danny Cieniewicz | Feb 20, 2023 | 529 Plans, FAFSA, Financial Aid
529 plans are an ever-increasing way for families to save for their children’s education. As mentioned in prior posts, these tax-advantaged investment accounts allow families to set aside funds for college or other qualified education expenses, with a potential...
by Danny Cieniewicz | Feb 16, 2023 | 529 Plans, Financial Aid
Can financial aid be used for rent? It’s a good question, and there are some complexities to it. In this post, we’ll look at these complexities and provide you with everything you need to know about using financial aid to pay for rent. That said,...
by Danny Cieniewicz | Feb 14, 2023 | 529 Plans, Saving for College
When considering the best college savings plan, it’s important to understand the pros and cons of a 529 account. If you’ve read any of my prior posts, you’ll know I’m a big proponent of 529 plans. You can see more of the advantages and updates...
