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The Secret To What Colleges Want In Students
The college admissions process is notoriously competitive. The last several decades might even indicate that getting into college has become harder, …
The College Investor
12/02/2024
How To Use A 529 Plan For Trade School
If you or your family have saved money for your education within a 529 plan, you can use those funds to pay for qualified education expenses without …
The College Investor
11/27/2024
Who's To Blame For The Student Loan Crisis?
The student loan problem is complex and has multiple underlying causes. Rising college costs, increased student borrowing, complicated repayment opti…
The College Investor
11/26/2024
Warning: AI Can Seriously Hurt Your Finances
Curious about how AI answers work in personal finance? Hint: not very well. In fact, so bad that you could really hurt your finances.Robert joined th…
The College Investor
11/25/2024
Can President Trump Claw Back Student Loan Forgiveness?
President Trump generally does not support student loan forgiveness and would likely seek an end to some student loan forgiveness programs. But can t…
The College Investor
11/22/2024
Average Net Worth Of Gen Z By Age
We break down the potential average net worth of Gen Z by age, based on available data from the Federal Reserve, as well as other assumptions.
The College Investor
11/22/2024
How Much Does Your Student Loan Interest Rate Matter?
How much your student loan interest rate really matter when it comes to repaying a student loan? What is the impact of interest rates on loan paymen…
The College Investor
11/21/2024
How Accurate Are College Cost Estimates? Hint: Not Very
According to a new report from John Burton Advocates for Youth (JBAY), College Cash Uncovered, there are significant discrepancies between colleges’ …
The College Investor
11/20/2024
Financial Literacy For Teens And Parents On The Way To College
Today's episode is an interview Robert had with Shellee Howard from the College Ready podcast. He talks about financial literacy for teens and parent…
The College Investor
11/18/2024
Strategic Default For Student Loans: What You Need to Know
In 2011, some protestors encouraged borrowers to refuse to repay their student loans as part of Occupy Wall Street. They said that if enough borrower…
The College Investor
11/15/2024
How Does A College Admissions Waitlist Work?
Being placed on a college admissions waitlist can create a mixed bag of emotions for applicants. On one hand, it isn’t an outright rejection, but on …
The College Investor
11/13/2024
How Much Money For Retirement Do I Really Need?
Many people wonder just how much money they actually need to retire. In fact, it’s actually one of the most common questions people ask in regard to …
The College Investor
11/10/2024
Inside The Secret World Of Debt Settlement
Debt settlement is widely talked about as a way to get out of debt, but not many people truly understand how it works.You may have recently experienc…
The College Investor
11/06/2024
Best End Of Year Financial Tips (And To-Do List)
Here's our financial checklist of the best money moves you can make by the end of the year to maximize your savings and investments while minimizing …
The College Investor
11/04/2024
Why You Should Never Apply To An Out-Of-State School
Embarking on the journey to higher education is a life-changing decision. One of the first and biggest challenges many prospective students encounter…
The College Investor
10/31/2024
5 Scary Money Facts and Statistics
This Halloween’s most terrifying stories have more to do with your money than goblins and zombies.In light of this spooky season, we’re sharing some …
The College Investor
10/30/2024
Should You Have Your Tax Prep Fees Taken Out Of Your Tax Refund?
Should you pay extra to have your tax prep fees taken out of your upcoming tax refund? It sounds like an appealing offer - paying nothing out of pock…
The College Investor
10/28/2024
10 Things Business Owners Should Do Before Year End
If you’re a business owner, the end of the year can be a very busy time.With the holiday season on the horizon, you may be juggling the demands of yo…
The College Investor
10/21/2024
How To Make Money Using AI
More and more people are learning how to make money using AI (artificial intelligence). The impact of AI on freelancing has been the subject of plent…
The College Investor
10/10/2024
What Is the Average Cost of College? (And How to Reduce Costs!)
How much will college cost for students aiming to enter in the fall? The most recent data on the average cost of college is out, and we're breaking d…
The College Investor
10/09/2024