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How to Actually Get a Full-Ride Scholarship
A full-ride scholarship covers the full cost of attendance, including tuition, fees, room and board, books, supplies and equipment.It can include col…
The College Investor
02/03/2025
Can Colleges Withhold Your College Transcript?
Colleges have been known to withhold college transcripts to recover unpaid debts. But this practice is becoming illegal in some places.For many stude…
The College Investor
01/29/2025
College Rankings Fraud and Loan Forgiveness: What to Know
With the recent reports about colleges providing false information for rankings, could college ranking fraud or misleading financial aid award letter…
The College Investor
01/23/2025
Federal vs. Private Student Loans: What To Know
If you're looking for additional funds to pay for college, you may be looking at Federal vs. private student loans.After you're admitted to college, …
The College Investor
01/22/2025
$1 Trillion In CDs Are Maturing In 2025: Here's What You Need To Know
CDs (or certificates of deposit) are low-risk savings vehicles offered by banks, credit unions and many other financial institutions.Individuals can …
The College Investor
01/16/2025
Can A 529 Plan Be Used For Dual Enrollment?
Dual enrollment allows you to earn college credit while you’re still in high school. Doing so can help you save money on the total cost of your educa…
The College Investor
01/15/2025
How To Invest $50,000: 7 Different Options To Invest Your Cash
If you've come into a windfall of money, you might be wondering what is the best way to invest $50,000 (or even more)?With a large amount of money t…
The College Investor
01/12/2025
What Are The Best 529 Plans Based On Performance?
529 plan performance is tough to measure - it's not just the investment returns, but it's also about the tax benefits and fees.Minimizing costs is us…
The College Investor
01/07/2025
5 Legal Ways To Lower Your Student Loan Payment
Don't you wish you could lower your student loan payment? It's possible, and legal, do work some "magic" to get your student loan payment lower.If yo…
The College Investor
01/06/2025
How To Start Investing After College For 22 – 29 Year Olds
You know you want to invest. You know you need to invest. But honestly, how do you start investing in your 20s after college?Who do you trust? Do you…
The College Investor
01/04/2025
Do Colleges Look At Your Attendance?
Applying to college may be the most stressful thing you've encountered in your life so far. Depending on the college you're applying to, you may have…
The College Investor
01/03/2025
How To Do Your Own Taxes (DIY or Tax Pro)
Our parents had it rough during tax season. Doing their own taxes sometimes took a week or more. They’d spread papers and receipts across the kitchen…
The College Investor
01/02/2025
Need Blind Colleges: What To Know
As you start to consider where you’ll go to college, affordability is typically top of mind. The cost of higher education in the U.S. can be daunting…
The College Investor
12/30/2024
How To Become A Billionaire
Curious how to become a billionaire? It's a question that got me thinking...Earlier this year, I was browsing social media and came across an interes…
The College Investor
12/28/2024
Are The Benefits of Business School And An MBA Worth It?
The thought of going back to business school appeals to those who want to boost their income and advance in their career. However, business school ca…
The College Investor
12/27/2024
What To Do With Your Unwanted Christmas Gifts
Christmas is over! Now it's time to handle all of the unwanted Christmas gifts that you're stuck with. Hopefully you have a family full of awesome gi…
The College Investor
12/23/2024
Medical School Admissions Guide: What To Know
The competition to get into medical school is intense, and you need to be prepared. Start your planning with our medical school admissions guide. Lea…
The College Investor
12/19/2024
Can You Return Unused Financial Aid Money?
Financial aid consists of loans, scholarships, and grants that help cover the cost of college. Depending how much you need to pay for books, tuition,…
The College Investor
12/18/2024
How To Make Group Work And Group Projects Successful
If there’s one thing you’re certain to encounter in college, it’s group projects. Some students love the collaboration, while others dread the challe…
The College Investor
12/16/2024
Graduate School Admissions Guide
Graduate school is an opportunity to advance your education and further your career. While post-pandemic applications are up, actual enrollments are …
The College Investor
12/15/2024