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Should You Refinance Your Student Loans?
Most people should not refinance their student loans. However, for some niche situations, it can make sense to refinance your student loans.There are…
The College Investor
10/07/2024
10 Interesting Ways You Can Make Money Driving
If you have access to a reasonably reliable car, then congratulations! Making money driving is one of the best side hustles!A decent car is the bigge…
The College Investor
10/05/2024
10 Biggest FAFSA Mistakes That Could Cost You Financial Aid
The FAFSA – or Free Application for Federal Student Aid – is required for students who want help paying for college. The application is managed by th…
The College Investor
10/04/2024
What Is Tuition Insurance And How Does It Work
I was recently asked a question by a reader about the drawbacks of getting a private student loan.She asked why she shouldn’t get a private stud…
The College Investor
10/03/2024
10 Crazy Ways To Make $10,000 You’ve Never Heard Of
Let's talk about $10,000... how to get there and make it happen. Why $10,000? Because it's a number that's big enough to make a difference, but small…
The College Investor
09/29/2024
3 Ways To Minimize Your Student Loan Debt
If you’re listening to this, you probably either have student loan debt or you’re about to incur student loan debt and you're looking for ways to min…
The College Investor
09/27/2024
How To Find Free Community College And Save Money
With college costs and student debt on the rise, students and their parents need to think about ways to cut the overall cost of higher education.&nbs…
The College Investor
09/23/2024
What To Do With A 529 Plan If Your Child Doesn't Go To College?
Today's episode is an interview Robert had with Chuck Jaffee from the Money Life Show. He helps answer a reader question: what happens if you have mo…
The College Investor
09/19/2024
8 Ways That Student Loans Can Get You Fired
Did you know that your student loans could get you fired?Imagine this: One day your boss pulls you into his office, sits you down, and says there is …
The College Investor
09/17/2024
FERPA Waiver: Should Parents Force Their College Kids To Sign It?
A FERPA waiver, when signed by a student, allows parents to gain access to academic records during college. However, this raises an interesting quest…
The College Investor
09/16/2024
What Is The 529 Plan Penalty And How To Avoid It
One of the biggest fears families have about using a 529 plan to save for college is the dreaded 529 plan penalty.There are many ways to save an…
The College Investor
09/13/2024
Understanding Grandparent-Owned 529 Plans
What is a grandparent-owned 529 college savings plan? How do they work? What do you need to know about them and what changes should you know about?&n…
The College Investor
09/12/2024
Why Do Smart Low-Income Students Not Enroll In Selective Colleges?
Low-income students are half as likely to enroll in selective colleges as compared with high-income students with similar grades and test scores. Thi…
The College Investor
09/11/2024
Answering The Question: What To Do After College?
I don't know what to do after college!?! It's one of the most common questions I hear - from high school grads, to college students, to even som…
The College Investor
08/28/2024
6 Elements Of A Solid Personal Financial Plan
Are you ready to take control of your financial future?You don’t need a financial advisor to develop your own financial plan. In fact, YOU are the be…
The College Investor
08/26/2024
What Is Demonstrated Interest And How Does It Impact College Admisssions?
Demonstrated interest refers to the ways a student indicates interest in a specific school. This includes visiting campuses, reaching out to admissio…
The College Investor
08/19/2024
What Happens To Your Financial Aid If You Drop Out
If you drop a class or drop out of college, you may have to repay all or part of the financial aid you received. How much depends on the type of fina…
The College Investor
08/14/2024
What Is The Average Cost For Tutoring?
The average cost of tutoring can vary based on a number of different factors. While it used to be something only the wealthy could afford lower costs…
The College Investor
08/12/2024
Tuition Insurance And Dorm Room Renters Insurance With GradGuard CEO John Fees
Today's episode is a live stream interview with GradGuard CEO John Fees. We talked about tuition insurance and when it makes sense, and then covered …
The College Investor
08/05/2024
How To Start Investing With $100
Did you know that you can start investing with $100 or less? Most people think that you need thousands of dollars to get started investing, but that'…
The College Investor
07/29/2024